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  1. 14th September 2012, 10:39 AM #1
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    Viruses being installed at factory.

    BBC news thread
    Whatever next!
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  3. 14th September 2012, 10:42 AM #2
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    This is not new, there were a batch of MP3 players that came with viruses in them and another batch of external hard drives that had the same problem. Quality Chinese Q&A at work as that's where it was found to be introduced in both occasions.
  4. 14th September 2012, 10:55 AM #3
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    Install Linux - problem solved
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    Quote Originally Posted by JJonas View Post
    Install Linux - problem solved
    You sure about that?
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    Well ok not solved but significantly improved
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    Quote Originally Posted by JJonas View Post
    Well ok not solved but significantly improved
    Yea, your machine ends up as a CNC hub rather than a drone and you don't have a plethora of software available to help root it out, better is a matter of opinion. Different is more accurate.
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