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From: bwood (coal_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-02-14 00:48:41


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>> It's a privacy issue because, depending on my browser configuration,
someone
>> else might be able to retrace when and for how long I read the Boost

>> documentation. Obviously that data is not as sensitive as my Google
search
>> history, but still I don't see why I need to leave behind a digital
trail of my
>> activity without a reason.
>
>I can't imagine using the web at all while being conscious of the
source
>URL of every embedded image, and I'm not sure it's practical to cater
to
>someone who tries to do it.

Are you familiar with the lynx browser? It is a good one.

The insist and ask bit sounds wrong to me. I suggest postponing the
decision for six months. If their intentions are honorable, they will
be fine with that.

Brian Wood
Ebenezer Enterprises

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