Inside information has suggested that the school, which would be collecting laptops to "check" them, and enable access to the internet at school, will also be intalling spyware to monitor the content of the hard drives of the laptops.
Although the spyware itself is undetectable, visible symptoms are that the computers run 5 times slower. In response, aschool staff has stated that it is only because the "laptops need to download your school profile". The truth of this statement is still unknown.
"Inappropriate" applications also be blocked. One student claimed, 'the network wont even let me gon on MSN at HOME!"
This would be an invasion of the students privacy, and many students are demonstrating against this through a petition.
A party was sent to the principal to represent the student's views, but the outcome is still unknown.
To sign the petition, a facebook account is required.
As a warning to everyone, DO NOT let he technicians "check" the laptops until the required date!
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