Re: Microsoft is running a disreputable spyware outfit


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Old 01-05-2006, 05:46 AM
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Default Re: Microsoft is running a disreputable spyware outfit

Charlie Tame wrote:

> Actually GAIM is quite good too, however one has to expect Yahoo and the
> others to raise revenue to pay for their "Free" services which do not come
> free to them.
>
> I was merely pointing out that the accusation aimed at MS (whether there
> is genuine trojan activity or not) is rather silly since the genuine
> product does actually warn you that you should expect targeted ads.
>
> Charlie
>
> "SoCalMike" <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:666dnW2dG82_wfXeRVn-vQ@comcast.com...
>> Charlie Tame wrote:
>>> If you get ICQ, Yahoo instant messenger or numerous other "Free" things
>>> you will find they are paid for by ads,

>>
>> then use trillian basic.



...ads on the web page is one thing. Installing adware on ones pc is
another....
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