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Makes sense. I understand their concerns. Would also makes sense to ban Microsoft at least in the EU for anything government or military related and only used
by jk2323 9y ago
Makes sense. I understand their concerns.
Would also makes sense to ban Microsoft at least in the EU for anything government or military related and only used a custom tailored Linux. EULinuxs instead of Red Linux :-)
- syphon7 9y agoNot the same. Most EU countries are allied with the US. Most of them hold negative or downright hostile views towards Russia.
- jk2323 9y ago1. This can change easily and actually has changed already with Trump not renewing the NATO wow. 2. Why take any risk that you can avoid?
- syphon7 9y agoSure, these are still valid concerns, but they are different when framed from an alliance/adversary point of view.
- pera 9y agoI am unsure what exactly makes a country an "ally" of America (aside of diplomatic relations), but the US IC do have history of industrial espionage against the EU and other trading partners: https://theintercept.com/2014/09/05/us-governments-plans-use-economic-espionage-benefit-american-corporations/ https://theintercept.com/2014/09/05/us-governments-plans-use...
- syphon7 9y agoIf they're in NATO then they're an ally. Also, interesting you posted a Glenn Greenwald article - he has been accused by some people in the U.S. of dismissing things Russia has done recently in these fronts.
- chx 9y agoAnd Apple as well. And then ban every mobile phone because no one has the slightest idea of what's in the baseband firmware.
- craftyguy 9y agoLinEUx Wow, I feel terrible.