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April 29th, 2002 15:00

Grokster

Any body know if gokster is using spyware? i know kazaa is and i also know theres a way around the spyware for kazza. But everytime i nstall the dummy ad kazaa crashes so looking for alternative thanx in advance.

  • Dave Lyle

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    Posted April 29th, 2002 15:00

    Yes, Grokster contains spyware. I have seen a posting or two indicating that a spyware-free version is available, but I don't have a link. You might want to check out the alt.music.mp3.* newsgroups.

  • Rhotonman

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    Posted April 29th, 2002 16:00

    Thank you for your help. I found a version of Kazaa that contains no spy wear just released . Installed it and ran ad ware no spy ware pretty cool.if your interested its kazaa lite no ads run on this version. thanx again.

  • shesagordie

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    Posted April 29th, 2002 16:00



    Hi, rhotonman.


    You may find this interesting about spyware >>>

    http://www.tom-cat.com/spybase/spylist.html

    Bev.


  • jdwssll

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    Posted April 29th, 2002 17:00

    Bev,
    There are a few revelations there. Now to shut down XP's search assistant. Thanks for the link. JD

    Dell XPST700r>PowerLeap PL-iP3 T 1300
    Upgraded 4/23/2002
    WinXP Home Edition
    768 MB ram non-ECC
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    Drivers 28.32 EXPERTool for card clocking
    Western Digital 120 GB ATA 100 7200 RPM 8mb cache
    Western Digital 30 GB ATA100 7200 RPM 2mb cache
    SoundBlaster Live! Value OEM
    Harmon Kardon 595 Speakers

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  • Dave Lyle

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    Posted April 29th, 2002 17:00

    WinMX also contains no spyware.

  • shesagordie

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    Posted April 29th, 2002 17:00




    Hi, jdwssll.

    It' interesting stuff and this list opened my eyes !!!!

    Bev.

  • WoodsHick

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    Posted April 30th, 2002 10:00

    Installing Grokster without spyware.
    http://www.project-insomnia.com/grokster.html