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Gator Will Replace Ads On Sites

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the why-don't-you-go-over-HERE dept.

Bill Dimm writes "This CNet article says that a new version of Gator, a browser plug-in for managing passwords that also can display pop-up ads for competing products when you visit web sites, is being developed that will launch its own ads over top of the banner ads on the sites you visit. The software achieves wide distribution by bundling (much like TopText) with file-sharing utilities, with over 18 million installations of the current version claimed on their web site."

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  1. Gator by TrollMan+5000 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now does this mean we'll get ads for Kuro5hin when we log on to Slashdot?

  2. And.... by Heph_Smith · · Score: 5, Funny

    15 million uninstalled it twice, the other 3 million just reformated.

  3. Re:Gator - a legal virus? by meldroc · · Score: 3, Funny

    Maybe we should call it "Remora-ware" - after those fish that attach themselves to sharks.

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    Meldroc, Waster of Electrons
  4. Re:Unseen Effect of Ads by IronChef · · Score: 3, Funny


    I formulate my opinions without any outside influence, while I am enjoying a cool, refreshing Coca-Cola.

    It's the pause that refreshes!