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> Here's what I understand about the issue - I'll be lazy and not post
> links, but any google search on starforce should yield tons of info:
>
> 1) Ring 0 access - because Starforce uses a system driver that appears
> like an IDE disk driver, it runs at a highly priviledged level in the

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> Myself - I avoid 1+2 by having a dedicated gaming PC that I do not use
> for regular internet browsing, nor do I do my DVD burning on this PC.
> 3 is a matter of personal decision. I abhor the way they do business,
> but support Simbin and thier work for the sim market enough to hold my
> nose and enjoy the hell out of GTR and GTL. I don't think the
> developers make those decisions - that's more in the hands of the
> publishers.
>
> Hope I got all that right!
> Kendt

This has to one of the most reasoned and informed postings on this all too
inflammatory subject that I have seen on RAS. It pretty much sums up the
problem nicely
Bravo

Dave