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Prepare for the monetization of everything...
The following quote reveals Microsoft's true agenda:

>Allard also gave a sneak peek at the unified interface that will be used
>by all next-generation Xbox games, which promises to provide a central
>location for players to connect over the Internet and to access music
>stored on the console. The interface will also serve as a gateway to a
>planned mini-transaction system that would enable players to buy small
>chunks of downloadable content, such as a new car for a racing game or
>fashion accessories for a character.

They want to turn the xbox in to a vending machine. Once so-called "Trusted Computing" is widely deployed they will turn general purpose computers in to glorified vending machines, too.
Posted by: Seething Ganglia   Posted on: 03/09/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Prepare for the monetization of everything...  Seething Ganglia | 03/09/05
Eventually It will be direct to your brain  andyhayes1 | 03/09/05
As opposed to the ...  ShadeTree | 03/09/05
That would be cool  rcf_z | 03/09/05
Well, yeah, I actually did...  timoute | 03/10/05
Another Denny's Dishwasher speaks  osreinstall | 03/09/05
What, you weren't use to it already paying for  FilledOut | 03/10/05
Yes  IT Scion | 03/10/05
Obviously  IT Scion | 03/10/05
Can't wait  sepulcro | 06/27/05
Can see it now  timoute | 03/10/05

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