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Gator Forces Site To Remove 'Spyware' Label

lurker412 writes "CNet News is reporting that Gator has forced PC Pitstop to remove Web pages that call Gator's software 'spyware.' The correct term, according to Gator, is 'adware.' The article states: 'If we find anyone publicly calling us spyware, we correct it and take action if necessary,' said Scott Eagle, Gator's senior vice president of marketing. So be careful what you say in your comments..."

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  1. Re:Let there be... by squarefish · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    isn't that the guy at the airport?

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  2. Re:Gator is trash and spyware by James+Lewis · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Secret to getting a high mod on slashdot: just bash windows, no matter how little it has to do with the topic at hand.

  3. Re:Me first by AndroidCat · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    If they don't have a foot to stand on, then they're sitting in their crap, right?

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  4. Re:Me first by abradsn · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Not only is he/she an idiot, he/she is also a coward. (albeit an anonymous one) ... and so are you.

  5. Re:Me first by 7759-60784-1-E · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Weatherbug

    It's funny that you mention this. I actually would like a program that provides the functionality of Weatherbug but all of them seem to be spyware. Can anyone help? (and yes, I know I could just go to any decent weather site, but I like being able to see it in the system tray. Not to mention I'm lazy).