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Gator Forces Site To Remove 'Spyware' Label

Posted by simoniker on from the gentler-nicer-language dept.

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: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.

  2. 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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