Linked by Andrew Youll on Wed 6th Jul 2005 16:23 UTC
Windows Microsoft is planning to make RFID applications and tag-readers compatible with Windows. According to Scott Woodgate, group product manager of business processes for Microsoft, the company is trying to integrate RFID programs with the operating system and make the majority of devices work with plug-and-play functionality.
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RE[3]: RFID and privacy
by justin_p on Wed 6th Jul 2005 18:01 UTC in reply to "RE[2]: RFID and privacy"
justin_p
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2005-07-06

When I say trakcing I mean something with a GPS transmitter than can track you in realtime from anywhere.

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RE[4]: RFID and privacy
by Zlogic on Wed 6th Jul 2005 19:43 in reply to "RE[3]: RFID and privacy"
Zlogic Member since:
2005-07-06

Actually all you need to be tracked is a mobile phone. I'm using a GSM phone and my friend is using the same mobile operator. Well, I'm able to get his coordinates pretty accurately, +-10 meters. However, he gets an SMS however that I'm tracking him. But governments certainly can have the feature turned off and thack someone anonymously on request.

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