Sony Settles With FTC Over Rootkits

The FTC has struck a deal with Sony punishing Sony for the rootkits it included on millions of CDs in 2005. The deal is exactly like the Texas and California settlements — $150 a rootkit. The settlement isn't final yet. There will be a 30-day public consultation. American citizens who read Slashdot might want to put in their two cents. Comments will be accepted through March 1 at: FTC, Office of the Secretary, Room H-135, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580 (snail mail only). Here is the FTC page announcing the settlement.

150? If by 150 you mean 150ml

[Cocoshimmy]

How about 150ml of the Sony CEO's blood per rootkit. If they run out, then start taking blood from the rest of the executives in a hierarchical fashion.

Re:how does this multiply out?

[Professor_UNIX]

How many people won't even know that they have been rooted?

This sounds like the perfect opportunity for one of those chain e-mail letters to be circulated. "Have you played any of these Sony CDs on your computer? If so you're entitled to $150. Pass this along to 5 other people or you will die tomorrow!"

Two cents

[Bob54321]

American citizens who read Slashdot might want to put in their two cents.

No, thats all wrong. Sony is supposed to pay out...

I have an idea for compensation

[badenglishihave]

How about a free PS3 instead? Oh wait, that would just introduce more Sony problems into our lives. Whoops.