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AOL fights spyware in coming software upgrade

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On December 3, 2003, 2:52 AM

America Online will introduce antispyware software for subscribers as part of an optional service upgrade early next year, company officials confirmed Tuesday.

Read more: [URL=http://news.com.com/2100-1038_3-5112843.html]CNet News[/URL].

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  1. December 3, 2003 3:57 AM
    Rick said:
    I wonder if this also cripples the AOL software, since it is itself.. Spyware. :D
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  2. December 8, 2003 10:38 AM
    Krugger said:
    I don't know about it being spyware, but it is definetly bloatware/crapware ;-)
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  3. December 8, 2003 12:41 PM
    poertner_1274 said:
    This is slightly humurous. I agree with Rick, this is kind of like calling the kettle black. Although AOL doesn't really do as bad as some of the other ones.
    Reply

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