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Home built PC's will be considered "ghost computers" and will also be banned.


“The National Commission for Computer Safety and Integrity requires that, as part of the 2032 Standards for Internet Safety, all devices must run manufacturer authorized code unless a permit has been granted, to supposedly prevent future pipeline and cyberwarfare attacks.”


I remember the first time people debated if you should need a license to use the internet. This came up again during the Obama years,

https://www.govtech.com/security/Drivers-License-for-the-Int...


"Only reason to build your own computer is to conduct illicit activity"


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“Home built PCs allow the use of crypto mining software and cryptocurrencies, which facilitate tax evasion and money laundering. We haven’t had this problem on computers which require signing… “

- Future Senator


I have my mining rigs going 24 seven. Luckily we have very cheap electricity and it’s proving to be quite profitable.


"Moms demand action for common sense computer control"




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