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randome

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8. I think they're asking for an OS they can install on the captured phone, and only that phone.

Wed Feb 17, 2016, 01:09 PM

Feb 2016

The software would still exist and could be stolen or hacked. For instance, LE would have that copy and could use it on other devices.

It's a 'sticky widget' because traditionally we've given LE full rights to gather evidence after a crime.
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Iphone owners can....or should......feel proud that the Apple CEO is taking on the FBI [View all] dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 OP

Tim Cook is one of the most activist CEOs ever. In a good way. Not the usual way. nt onehandle Feb 2016 #1

i disagree in the case of the isis killers MariaThinks Feb 2016 #2

did you read the letter by the CEO which addressed that very issue? dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #3

But how is this different from searching bank records, phone records, etc.? randome Feb 2016 #4

Bank records, you ask the bank. Phone records, you ask the phone company. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #9

You'd be giving the gov't their own back door to all iPhones just to get at these two iPhones. Iggo Feb 2016 #18

So Apple/Tim Cook is basically admitting that even Apple can not be trusted... True Earthling Feb 2016 #21

There is nothing in the letter about Apple not being truatworthy dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #28

Apple does have access to the data. True Earthling Feb 2016 #34

That's the problem. The government is not looking to get on these 2 people's phones. Glassunion Feb 2016 #6

I think they're asking for an OS they can install on the captured phone, and only that phone. randome Feb 2016 #8

Not what they are asking for. Glassunion Feb 2016 #11

"Rights" versus "powers...excellent distinction. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #16

the fact that the FBI is NOT wanting to send the phone to Apple dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #33

Lol, setting a standard is not something you understand. Nt Logical Feb 2016 #13

Yes. I'm glad he's taking a stand. NV Whino Feb 2016 #5

And as soon as they are done hacking the the two phones, I hope Apple issues a patch for it. Glassunion Feb 2016 #7

Yep. NV Whino Feb 2016 #10

I am so glad you see the issue clearly. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #12

I am remembering how outraged we all felt when AT&T secretly tapped all our phones for the Gov. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #24

Glad Apple is fighting this! The government is out of control! Nt Logical Feb 2016 #14

So in other words Blue_Tires Feb 2016 #15

FFS, you miss the whole point. Nt Logical Feb 2016 #17

Aimed right past it, more like. Iggo Feb 2016 #20

Nope, but if it makes you feel better! Nt Logical Feb 2016 #22

Let's review... Iggo Feb 2016 #23

What???????? dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #19

Uh, right. They can't access it, so they're "hoarding" it REP Feb 2016 #25

If Apple had the data, unencrypted, then a standard subpoena is all that would be required. jeff47 Feb 2016 #26

And a court is demanding it ....... dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #29

That's not accurate. True Earthling Feb 2016 #35

Unlike Google Apple does not collect or have the data that the Gov. wants awake Feb 2016 #27

And this would, of course, effect every government agent/employee that uses justiceischeap Feb 2016 #30

aha!!! Good point. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #31

LOL proud Egnever Feb 2016 #32

Not very proud of Apple. ozone_man Feb 2016 #36

I'll just leave this here and see myself out... Blue_Tires Feb 2016 #37

And that's only since 2008! randome Feb 2016 #39

I do appreciate your finding that....seriously. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #40

I wonder if this is like the Taylor Swift/Apple Music flap Orrex Feb 2016 #38