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Old 12-03-2003
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AOL fights spyware in coming software upgrade
America Online will introduce antispyware software for subscribers as part of an optional service upgrade early next year, company officials confirmed Tuesday.

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Old 12-03-2003
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I wonder if this also cripples the AOL software, since it is itself.. Spyware.
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Old 12-08-2003
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I don't know about it being spyware, but it is definetly bloatware/crapware ;-)
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Old 12-08-2003
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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.
 

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