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kenny · 06-06-2004, 11:16 AM

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116356,00.asp

This article is only two days old.

Booting Legit Ads?
But some observers think anti-spyware laws will prohibit legitimate online ads and stifle innovation. "We feel this law will essentially outlaw a perfectly acceptable form of advertising and commerce," says Emily Hackett, executive director of Internet Alliance, a vendor trade association.

Advertisers and makers of ad programs want laws to distinguish between spyware and adware. "We agree there is a problem," says Robert Regular, president, Americas, of Cydoor Desktop Media. He notes that spyware installs itself without your consent and tracks your surfing habits so it can target ads.

Ban them both!

06-06-2004, 11:16 AM
kenny Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,245	http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116356,00.asp This article is only two days old. Booting Legit Ads? But some observers think anti-spyware laws will prohibit legitimate online ads and stifle innovation. "We feel this law will essentially outlaw a perfectly acceptable form of advertising and commerce," says Emily Hackett, executive director of Internet Alliance, a vendor trade association. Advertisers and makers of ad programs want laws to distinguish between spyware and adware. "We agree there is a problem," says Robert Regular, president, Americas, of Cydoor Desktop Media. He notes that spyware installs itself without your consent and tracks your surfing habits so it can target ads. Ban them both!