Sony is now releasing CDs that install a root-kit (root-kit==bad) on MSWindows boxes. It has come to light that this root-kit gets by AV and Spyware scanners because Sony worked closely with AV vendors to ensure that their root-kit would not be tagged as spyware.
Symantec and MicroSoft are among those who allowed Sony to own your computer.
Full story is here:
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20051113164717817
Good commentary here:
http://lobby4linux.com/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=19
"If after reading this, you do not immediately investigate at least the possibility of switching to Linux (or Mac), you are hopeless. You either work for one of these companies or your belly is so bloated with their Kool-aid that you are permenantly poisoned."
I would say switch to Linux, as Apple still keeps a lot of their code secret, and they themselves are a big proponent of Digital Restriction Management (DRM).
Switch.
Now.
