The cool folks over at CNET (as well as reporters from other places) have reported the settling of the lawsuits by 39 states with Sony-BMG over its rootkit fiasco. Under terms of the settlements, consumers with infected computers will receive $175.00 apiece and the states will receive more.
http://news.com.com/Sony+BMG+settles+rootkit+case+with+39+states/
2100-1027_3-6145714.html
is where you can read the CNET article.
At issue was the idea that Sony did not warn consumers of the presence of the rootkit on the CDs. Sony-BMG is prevented from using similar rootkits in the future. Other companies aren't, as long as they warn us first.
sapphoq reviews says: not enough, and not thrilled.
Friday, December 22, 2006
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