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NeoNapster's NeoAudio Rips Off CDex

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the gpl-violations-are-not-nice dept.

mydoghasworms writes "There's an interesting thing going down at CDex. Apparently the CDex application has been ripped off by NeoNapster, replacing the logo and adding some spyware and adware. (For those not in the know, CDex is a very nice, very easy-to-use GPL (as in Open Source) Audio CD Ripper). The user comments at download.com make for a very entertaining read."

3 of 481 comments (clear)

  1. since it is under the GPL by subgeek · · Score: 5, Interesting

    does this mean that we can get all of the source for the spyware and adware? that could make for some fun. or at least it would take less time to disable it.

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    you probably shouldn't have read this.
  2. Notify CNet by duplicate-nickname · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Tell CNet Downloads to stop hosting this application as it is violating the original license.

    Their feedback URL is http://download.com.com/1200-20-750060.html?tag=su bnav

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  3. Copyrights... by phraktyl · · Score: 5, Interesting
    I contacted Richard M. Stallman about this issue, but unfortunately I can not do much about it, except for the fact that they are removing/changing copyright strings which they should not.
    If they are changing or removing copyright strings, doesn't that mean there is a lot he can do about it?
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    Karma: Marginal (mostly due to the border around the website)