While I'm not sure if the author is right or wrong about this, Google definitely has a liberal approach to using the computers of their users. You are not asked

While I'm not sure if the author is right or wrong about this, Google definitely has a liberal approach to using the computers of their users. You are not asked (or even informed!) they will run the Software Reporter Tool and you won't probably notice it until the fan gets louder and you start investigating what is draining your battery now. Yes, I know they do it in good faith but still find in arrogant.