Annoying KaZaA ads...

Alexander · 05-11-2002, 06:36 AM

Every time I try to download or play something on KaZaA, this annoying ad regarding online casinos pops up, complete with loud voiceovers and irritating sound effects.

Makes me wonder why I didn't stick with Morpheus....

Neb · 05-11-2002, 06:40 AM

I know why you didn't stick with Morpheus: After the last few versions of it it's become total sh*t.

Alexander · 05-11-2002, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Neb:
I know why you didn't stick with Morpheus: After the last few versions of it it's become total sh*t.

Yes...good point....but KaZaA ain't no joyride, either.

Staralfur · 05-11-2002, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alexander:
Every time I try to download or play something on KaZaA, this annoying ad regarding online casinos pops up, complete with loud voiceovers and irritating sound effects.

Makes me wonder why I didn't stick with Morpheus....

I'd be careful using Kazaa, it contains spyware which AFAIK can't be taken out of it, so I'd recommend uninstalling it straight away. Do a search for Kazaa+spyware on google if you want to find out more.

Dreamer128 · 05-11-2002, 07:42 AM

Just what is spyware anyway? A program to nail you for downloading illegal stuff (about 90% of the products available on KaZaA) or does it just check what you download and uses the information to send you commercials?

andrewas · 05-11-2002, 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by Dreamer128:
Just what is spyware anyway? A program to nail you for downloading illegal stuff (about 90% of the products available on KaZaA) or does it just check what you download and uses the information to send you commercials?

spyware is just one (small) step up from a virus, and it earns that solely becaue it dosent actualy set out to damage your computer. Basicaly spyware somes into your system by stealth - its installed by another pience of coftware w/o your consent or knowledge, and usualy cant be uninstalled w/o removing the host program. Or sometimes not even then. Due to legal issues it has to be mentioned in the license agreement of the host program, but nobody ever reads those things.

When its on your system it monitors your activity, usualy what websites you visit etc, and sends this data back to its author. Usualy the result is an increase in the amount of spam you get in your emial address.

The spyware is never designed to cause damage, although aureate does in fact cause IE to fail spectacularly, and other packages can cause other side effects. There are packages on the net to find and remove it, but no package ive seen even claims to be 100% effective.

Grojlach · 05-11-2002, 10:46 AM

There are spyware-free versions of KaZaA, btw, like KaZaA-lite. Not that KaZaA is particularly happy with that, though...

Grand-Ranger · 05-11-2002, 10:59 AM

I got Blubster, its not too bad I guess

khazadman · 05-11-2002, 03:45 PM

i use winmx and have never had any trouble with it.after what i read about kazaa i doubt i'd use it.

Dreamer128 · 05-11-2002, 03:53 PM

[quote]Originally posted by andrewas:

Quote:

Originally posted by Dreamer128:
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When its on your system it monitors your activity, usualy what websites you visit etc, and sends this data back to its author. Usualy the result is an increase in the amount of spam you get in your emial address.

I'm not an expert, but isn't this an violation of the privacy regulations, set by KaZaA?

05-11-2002, 06:36 AM	#1
Alexander Drow Warrior Join Date: April 16, 2002 Location: Connecticut Age: 40 Posts: 259	Every time I try to download or play something on KaZaA, this annoying ad regarding online casinos pops up, complete with loud voiceovers and irritating sound effects. Makes me wonder why I didn't stick with Morpheus.... __________________ Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.<br /><br />-John Fitzgerald Kennedy

05-11-2002, 10:46 AM	#7
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 43 Posts: 5,281	There are spyware-free versions of KaZaA, btw, like KaZaA-lite. Not that KaZaA is particularly happy with that, though... __________________ [url]\"http://www.audioscrobbler.com/user/Grobbel/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://www.denness.net/rpi/username/Grobbel\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

05-11-2002, 10:59 AM	#8
Grand-Ranger Galvatron Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there Posts: 2,130	I got Blubster, its not too bad I guess __________________ <br /><br />So if in the shaddows look behind you, because thats where the ranger will be.

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