Computers and audio, perhaps its too soon


There is a previous thread on the Sony/BMG spyware debacle, but perhaps it needs to be reiterated in order to reach more people. I only found out about this recently buried deep within my daily paper, I'm sure most people still don't have a clue about this situation.
Apparently Sony/BMG secretly installed sypware and a virus on some newer cd's which could cause one's computer to crash. This episode only reinforces my warriness about this convergence. I would like to maintain my audio system's integrity and privacy! I will never use a computer in my system until I am assured this will never be a problem, I think I may be waiting forever.
I am just waiting for the day when they start to install malicious software on audio equipment!
For some background on this, http://www.eff.org/IP/DRM/Sony-BMG/
sns

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While I agree that 100% trust in any software program is silly I do think that there will be many who trust Sony and download the software without a care in the world.
I guess what gets me even more is the lack of consequences these sorts of violations deserve. I found this buried deep in the paper, most people don't even know this sort of thing goes on. Sony, under the terms of the agreement should have to acknowledge their despicable actions loud and clear, and in all the media so that the public is properly warned.
Until the purveyors of malicious sofware get more than a slap on the wrist this problem will continue to grow and damage many unsuspecting users.