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Spyware Maker Sues Detection Firm

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the every-trick-in-the-book dept.

Luigi30 writes "ZDnet reports that RetroCoder, makers of the SpyMon remote monitoring program, are suing Sunbelt Software, makers of ConterSpy, a spyware detector program, for detecting the SpyMon as spyware. According to the EULA, SpyMon can not be used in 'anti-spyware research,' and detecting it is therefore a violation of it. 'In order to add our product to their list, they must have downloaded it and then examined it. These actions are forbidden by the notice,' a RetroCoder spokesperson said."

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  1. Ya know... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Someone should find the place these idiots live and go on a killing spree: "You let these idiots live, so we'll give you what you deserve".

    When, Bumfuck, Wherever gets bombed to shit because A. Hole. had his business there, people might start to think about the kinds of laws they let get passed.

    Yes, it is force. No, it isn't "right", or legal for that matter.

    Since when was anything accomplished using reason that had to do with idiots and assholes using reason?

    The message is simple: communities that permit such companies to operate in their midst with impunity *are* the enemy,

  2. Re:Does it work against FBI agents too? by TGK · · Score: 0, Troll

    No, I don't remember that - because I have never been to those sites. I do not now, nor have I ever participated in software piracy or any software piracy affiliated organization.

    I want to be absolutely clear on this because if anyone were to read this I would want them to know that I am not a software pirate. I also support the war on terror, the president's agenda, and the Republican Party.

    Please don't send me to Gitmo.

    --
    Killfile(TGK)
    No trees were killed in the creation of this post. However, many electrons were inconvenienced.