Spyware Warrior

[TeMerc]

Quote:
America Online has primed a stealth beta release of its AIM instant messaging client. Build 5.5.3590 modifies the way that AIM handles the installation of third-party add-ons and adds support for the WeatherBug desktop weather application.

"AOL is setting a example for other companies that bundle third-party software or services. Too often, consumers install unwanted programs, or even spyware, that piggyback on mainstream applications. AOL's new approach gives consumers more choice and may better help them understand about how installing one program might include others," said Joe Wilcox, a senior analyst with Jupiter Research.
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OK, so is it just ME, thinking who are they kidding about setting a trend regarding bundling of third party software? I mean, wern't THEY the ones who damn well nearly INVENTED it?? LOL

Complete article:

http://www.betanews.com/article.php3?sid=1082143843
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temerc
i just hate bundled third party programs that just tend to infect your computer. they make you feel so good
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[nomorespyware]

Well, if I were to download the latest version of AIM then WildTangent would be my best friend because it's sure enough bundled with it. According to what I've read in forums about it and some emails I've received about it, no one saw it coming or was even aware of it being on their computer. This is not limited to new AIM downloads but also pertains to those who are upgrading older versions of AIM. Upgrading AIM does not even present the user with a EULA, it simply installs WildTangent along with the upgrade. So much for "better understanding" of what we're downloading.