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RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source?
Afaik, adware doesnt ask you permission most of the time....
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07-16-2006 03:40 AM
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RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source?
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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.
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07-16-2006 03:42 AM
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RE: RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source?
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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
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07-16-2006 04:27 AM
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RE: RE: [split] Is Messenger Plus! open source?
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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...
Hangan's definition is much more correct....


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!).
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