Spyware/adware are tracking programs that usually get added to a system when
you download free software over the web.

There may be some stuff out there that does some actual spying, but the term
is usually used to refer to programs that monitor and note your every move
when online. But these type of programs do it more thoroughly and without
the anonymity that cookies do.

It doesn't make any difference how you the access the Net.

John Beaulieu

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Tiwana" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 11:13 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] spyware


> I think if ur computer is not attached to a network or on a  a cable that
> you run it all day, you need a spyware, but if if you have  a dialup
> connection, you don't need it.
> I m on a dialup connection, I  believe no body stole anything from my
> computer. I get junk email, but I don't think it comes from spies on my
> computer.
> Am I Correct in my assumtion, somebody should correct me  if I m wrong.
>

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