Stallman attacks Oyster’s ‘unethical’ use of Linux

Posted by Dan in Data Retention, Identity, Open Source, Privacy, RFID at June 11th, 2008

ZDNet.co.uk reports:

[GNU founder Richard] Stallman criticised the use of open-source software . . . in the online payment system for the Oyster contactless cards used on London’s underground rail network. . . . He also warned that the RFID chip on the card might be read at other times, allowing information to be gathered besides details of Tube and bus travel.

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