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180 Solutions Cuts Back on Spyware Installs

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the squeeky-wheel-gets-the-grease dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Washingtonpost.com is reporting that adware purveyor 180Solutions has finally decided to stop letting third-party companies install their programs for commission without 180's approval. The story says 180 announced the move after pressure from public interest groups who threatened to file a formal complaint with regulators at the Federal Trade Commission."

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  1. Re:Bad for digiticians! by Supurcell · · Score: 5, Funny
    Fixing computers for sex! Where the hell are you fixing computers? A porno set?
    "I got a call that someone had a problem with their computer."
    "I called. I don't think this big, floppy disk will fit in my tiny drive."
    "Don't worry, I'll make it fit. Looks like you have some backdoors on here too."
  2. Isn't this rather like... by sanx · · Score: 4, Funny
    180 Solutions to cut down on spyware installs

    Isn't this rather like promising you'll only beat your wife once a week from now on?

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    Windows Tweaks