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RE: Some feature request by Gigatoaster on 07-07-2006 at 08:09 PM
Messenger Plus! is not open-source?
RE: Some feature request by Voldemort on 07-07-2006 at 08:25 PM
Of course not 
Also, please read the rules, double posting is not allowed...
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Voldemort on 07-07-2006 at 11:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by hokkos
No plus is closed source because it hosts spywares -> logical
First of all.
The installer has an OPTIONAL sponsor adware.You must chose that you want to install it for it to be installed..... It is very clear... Anyways, It displays some ads in IE.
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Chrono on 07-08-2006 at 12:37 AM
quote:Well, it's exactly to prevent others to steal his code
Originally posted by hokkos
No in fact it is closed source to make my work harder; i have to do something like plus! and it is so hard to find something that would help me; for exemple a tutorial to make a program on WLM
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Gigatoaster on 07-15-2006 at 08:50 PM
Steal or share?
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Thor on 07-15-2006 at 08:55 PM
quote:Both, it's so that noone can make a similar app, and taking credit for it.
Originally posted by Gigatoaster
Steal or share?
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Hangan on 07-16-2006 at 01:47 AM
I find it interesting that people can't figure out the difference between spyware and adware.
Spyware = unwanted things that get onto your computer without your permission.
Adware = things that get onto your computer with your consent such as accepting the sponsor program.
Thus forth Messenger Plus has never given out any spyware because the stuff that is distrubted is optional and will only be installed if you allow it.
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by cloudhunter on 07-16-2006 at 01:55 AM
Hey, it's an easy mistake to make 
I didn't even know the definitions before now
Trying to persuade people to get plus when their Adware Protection/Virus scanner with protection has already caught it (falsely) is hard
Cloudy
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Voldemort on 07-16-2006 at 02:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Hangan
Spyware = unwanted things that get onto your computer without your permission.
Adware = things that get onto your computer with your consent such as accepting the sponsor program.
Still, thats a bit wrong
Spyware=program that may/may not ask for authorization to install themselves, they send your surfing habits to some server...
Adware=program that may/may not ask for authorization to install themselves, and display ads on your computer...
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Hangan on 07-16-2006 at 03:20 AM
No. To be adware it asks you for permission or states you will receive it. Spyware doesn't ask you for permission. Some adware sends things about you some doesn't. Just like some spyware displays ads.
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Voldemort on 07-16-2006 at 03:40 AM
Afaik, adware doesnt ask you permission most of the time....
RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by ShawnZ on 07-16-2006 at 03:42 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Hangan
Spyware = unwanted things that get onto your computer without your permission.
Adware = things that get onto your computer with your consent such as accepting the sponsor program.
wrong. spyware spys on your web browsing history, adware displays ads.
RE: RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by Hangan on 07-16-2006 at 04:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ShawnZ
wrong. spyware spys on your web browsing history, adware displays ads.
That's not all spyware does lol... there is many different things spyware can do like the dialers. Those are pretty nasty for people with dial up internet
RE: RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source? by CookieRevised on 07-16-2006 at 11:45 AM
quote:Hangan's definition is much more correct....
Originally posted by Voldemort
quote:Still, thats a bit wrong
Originally posted by Hangan
Spyware = unwanted things that get onto your computer without your permission.
Adware = things that get onto your computer with your consent such as accepting the sponsor program.
Spyware=program that may/may not ask for authorization to install themselves, they send your surfing habits to some server...
Adware=program that may/may not ask for authorization to install themselves, and display ads on your computer...
Spyware are things which log stuff (this can be surfing habits, but this can also be many other stuff; and it isn't always send to some server either) without you knowing about it. period.
This is installed without your authorization too (otherwise you would know about it)... hence the word 'spy'.
Adware are things which shows ads. period. Simple as that. This can both be optional as mandatory. (optional: eg: Plus!'s sponsor, mandatory: ads in messenger itself!).