Comments on: CA slaps spyware label on Kazaa

P2P program poses threat because of its widespread popularity and its high "clot factor," software maker says.

[nah40]

spyware

Gnucleus anf WinMx contain no bundles of any other programs, no spyware, no adware.

Kazaa lite or limewire is OK

Go here to get more info or download these utilities instead.

http://www.ch4nce.com/story/2004/11/26/231222/32

[Prndll]

kazaa lite or limewire.....hah

Kazaa lite is a Russian hack of the original kazaa software and has NOT santioned by kazaa in any way.

However, the real problem with ANY version of KaZaa exists in it's servers and in the use of the kazaa network.

Limewire isn't all that much better.

The truth is that you use ANY P2P software at your own risk. Because you not only risk the security and intgrity of your computer, you also risk being seen by the feds, the RIAA, and Hollywood doing what they can to insure you use what they have given you and that you get in trouble for using it.

LimeWire Spyware Free

Limewire.com says no bundled software of any kind. Also, my tech-savvy buddies use it and tell me it's spyware-free. They know, since it's open source.

[Ubber geek]

more info

http://www.analogstereo.com/chrysler_pacifica_owners_manual.htm

[PatrickRyan]

WinMx is spyware/adware? Since when?

Wasn't aware that WinMx had such problems. Anyone care to comment?

[d2r4]

What WinMX has to say:

from www.winmx.com:
WinMX is a FREE file-sharing program like no other. It allows you to connect, download, and share files with MILLIONS of other users through the decentralized WinMX Peer Network. Once WinMX is installed, you'll have access to one of the largest and most diverse networks of shared media files in the world. And unlike many other 'peer to peer' software providers, we respect your privacy and will never sell you out to spyware. When you download WinMX, you're getting WinMX and only WinMX, no bundled spyware, no ads, no B.S.

[mixpix]

Not as far as I know

I've never had a problem with WinMX and spyware. I do agree that it can "bog down" a network if you allow too many connections, but there isn't any spyware.

[SmokieUK]

WinMX is spyware free

WinMX [b]does not[/b] contain spyware.

There was an issue a while back, regarding it's [i]notification window[/i]. That's the small black area to the top-left of it's Window. It notifies you of new versions of the client -- and that's all.

Naturally, some paranoid people claimed it could be used by WinMX to spy on you.

[toyotaas]

I have gotten no spyware from Win MX

I have used WinMX for a number of years and have never detected spyware originating from it. If I download a lot of files naturally it does slow down my computer but this is due to large amounts of bandwidth being used not due to spyware. WinMX is a very stable program.

[Marvin E]

WinMX

Never have found any spyware, adware or malware in my WinMX so far. I have A2, Adaware, Spybot, Pest Patrol, Spycleaner and Spyware Doctor all installed on my computer and have run them all. Nothing detected yet.

[Bldg_Inspector]

Kazaa P2P File Sharing Threats

I have recently installed Kazaa along with another program called "Diet K". Initially I was hesitant to use Kazaa. I previously installed Kazaa (1 year ago) and had nothing but problems with my computer (spyware etc).
Diet K appears to remove unwanted spyware and tracking software, as well as scanning for viruses found at Kazaa users.
I have had a great downloading experience using Diet K without any problems of slow download times, spyware and the like.
I recommend anyone who wishes to use Kazaa to download files, to highly consider Diet K as a means to control Kazaa's downsides.

[Ubber geek]

spyware and tracking software

http://www.analogstereo.com/chrysler_concorde_owners_manual.htm

This is not news?

I have been clearing up the mess left by Kazaa on friends' PCs for well over a year.

Rather than tell us something we already know, it would be far more useful to put pressure on these anti-social companies that deliberately target the innocent, render PCs unusable and facilitate copyright infringement.

I am all for the freedoms that the web provides, but when I have to spend over half my time sorting out problems caused by those individuals and companies intent on spoiling the experience for others, it makes me very angry.

I ought to be able to use my time and skills to benefit companies and individuals.