Linked by Joel Pomales on Wed 12th May 2004 19:38 UTC
I've been trying Linux on and off for a couple of years. My first experience with Linux was with a version of Slackware (can't remember) way back in 1996. At the time the installation was so daunting that I gave up all together. For a little background I consider myself a proficient computer user.
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M$ Winblows calls home too much
Heres a couple of examples:
-Application Layer Gateway Service (Requires server rights. "Server rights" means that this Microsoft software inside your computer can set up an arrangement that allows other computers to control it.)
-Fax Service
-File Signature Verification
-Generic Host Process for Win32 Services (Requires server rights.)
-Microsoft Direct Play Voice Test
-Microsoft Help and Support Center (If you don't stop it, using "Help and Support" notifies Microsoft of the subject of your search.)
-Microsoft Help Center Hosting Server (Wants server rights.)
-Microsoft Management Console
-Microsoft Media Player (Tells Microsoft the music and videos you like. See the February 20, 2002 Security Focus article Why is Microsoft watching us watch DVD movies? [securityfocus.com].)
-Microsoft Network Availability Test
-Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service
-Microsoft Windows Media Configuration Utility (Setup_wm.exe, sometimes runs when you use Windows Media Player.)
-Microsoft Windows Media Configuration Utility (Setup_wm.exe, sometimes runs when you use Windows Media Player.)
-MS DTC Console program
-Run DLL as an app (There is no indication about which DLL or which function in the DLL.)
-Services and Controller app
16. Time Service, sets the time on your computer from Microsoft's computer. (This can be changed to get the time from another time server.)