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Originally Posted by Mike L
In fact, Zorz is right. It is technically possible for a Kindle 2 to communicate with an Amazon server even if the user has switched wireless off. It would be pretty nefarious, but if Amazon really wanted to build that ability into their systems, they could.
Of course, the device in question would have to be in wireless range. If there is no wireless connection, then communication is obviously impossible.
I think Zorz's point is that the ability to switch wireless on and off within the Kindle is controlled by software, and, according to the old adage: What you can do in software you can undo in software.
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and that leads to tin hat thinking as well. if any industry were doing that don't you think it would be leaked to the press in a New York second?