The
dictionary definition of spyware is:
any software that
covertly gathers information about a user while he/she navigates the Internet and transmits the information to an individual or company that uses it for
marketing or other purposes; also called adware
Now the question is, does Plus covertly collect information? Well if there is an option to turn it off clearly in the Preferences, how can it be spying? Also does it contain information for marketing purposes?
Really we are talking a question of semantics. The real question is, is this a bad thing? If its helping Patchou then I am all for it. It contains non-personal information so it can't be used against a person. Most people won't even notice it. And those people that do notice should hopefully be smart enough to turn it off.
To be honest I expect there will be a few post on here akin to the ones about the optional sponsor program. Again I think our response will be the same to such posters. Use the search I reckon will be the common response.
Other programs do similar things. Winamp allows you to send anonymouse usage statistics back to them. Ask yourself, what really is the problem here??
