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Lenovo got fined for $3.5M for installing spyware that hijacks HTTPS connections, so it’s a bit stretch to call it propaganda https://www.zdnet.com/article/len
by miohtama 3y ago
Lenovo got fined for $3.5M for installing spyware that hijacks HTTPS connections, so it’s a bit stretch to call it propaganda
https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-receives-3-5m-fine-for-pre-installing-adware-that-hijacks-https-connections/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-receives-3-5m-fine-for-...
When a company engages to such deceptive business and outright illegal business practices, there is little reason to trust them for a decade or two until we can be sure everyone who worked there by the time is gone.
- freedomben 3y ago> until we can be sure everyone who worked there by the time is gone. That seems a little extreme. I always maintain a skeptical eye, but most corporate leaders have an eye for profits and PR, and their personal integrity/moral compass doesn't play a large role in their decision making. As long as it's bad/risky PR for Lenovo to do stuff like that, the incentives are on our side. Always be watching though, and I personally favor vendors who have good track records.
- BossingAround 3y agoWell... I can look at it from the other perspective; in my previous org, the director came like 15 years ago from Oracle, and his ideas, management style, and goals were very much aligned with what you'd expect Oracle was like 20 years ago. It took firing him and two managers below him to turn around the org, despite adopting new practices, new ideas, working in completely new directions, etc. I wouldn't completely discard the idea to be honest.
- freedomben 3y agoThanks for sharing, that does make sense. Humans are creatures of habit and the way we are brought up is a strong lean on us in future decision making. Changing philosophies can be very hard