Congressional Anti-Spyware Bill Introduced

CRCates writes that U.S. "Senator Conrad Burns has introduced new anti-spyware legislation. The bill would make it difficult to for software to download and install itself without the user's knowledge. The bill would also require notification, consent, and procedures for easy removal."

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not really affecting the /. crowd

[cyborch]

things are not going to change for the average /. user, but things are going to change for the better for the average user. Now, gator can't legally annoy the hell out of the average joe using his computer. I'd say that is a change for the better.