[nwbcc] Google desktop

[Jim]

Hi John,

Been using it for a while on my laptop (sorry!) and yes, it's useful and 
extends the search out to the net too.

That said, for those concerned with data privacy, I refer you to the 
raft of reports, news items, and general paranoia on Goggle's attempt to 
be the next M$! Just Google to find them (there's irony...)

Not only do they know where you live, but with Google Desktop the bad - 
or good - guys out there potentially can find everything you have on 
your computer so much more easily. That said, I still use it at work. 
Just make sure you have firewall and anti-virus software up to date! :-)

For those who like scary stories on this subject here's a light-hearted 
starter from Feb 2006:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4700002.stm

"The Electronic Frontier Foundation said the latest version of Google 
Desktop posed a risk to privacy. This is because a feature in the 
software lets Google keep personal data on its servers for up to 30 
days. Google says it plans to encrypt all data transferred from users' 
hard drives and restrict access."

Mmmm.. !

Jim


John Case wrote:
> Hi All
>
> If you haven't already installed it (and if you have, why didn't you 
> tell me about it!) I heartily recommend downloading the (free) "Google 
> Desktop".
>
> It's a brilliant application for instantly finding anything on your 
> computer, Mac or PC, and works just like Googles search engine for the 
> internet. Far, far better than that irritating little pawing, sniffing 
> Windows puppy who takes ages and comes up with b all!!
>
> Cheers
>
> John
>  
> John Case
> jc007j4181 at blueyonder.co.uk <mailto:jc007j4181 at blueyonder.co.uk>
>
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