Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 18483
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2000/6/15-16 [Computer/HW] UID:18483 Activity:nil
6/15    some guy i talked to claimed that all pc motherboards these days have
        built-in microphones, which could presumably be used to spy on
        anyone on a network with an insecure machine, i.e. any microsoft
        netowork.  is this true?  where is the mic?  how does one disconnect
        it without fucking up the motherboard?  how woudld one access it?
        is any evil organization that anyone knows of using such a device for
        their own purposes?
        \_ http://Www.gullible.com
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