Gator renamed
Posted by: [NT] on: 10/30/2003 12:56 PM [ Print | 8 comment(s) ] · 3529 views
Following the recent news of the compagny behind Gator suing everyone that called their product spyware(latest PC Pitstop), they have decided to change the name of Gator entirely. The name is now Claria, so be on the lookout for this piece of nasty software.
This is probably a step to mask the software further as Gator was becoming a rather well known advertisement product, and a increasing amount of people were taking steps against it.
You'll find a nice overview of gator history and the article on Cnet Maybe you find it interesting what kind if informations Gator aka Clara is collecting, so read more.
I found the following informations in their privacy policy, which is not easy to find on their website: Some of the Web pages viewed The amount of time spent at some Web sites Response to GAIN Ads Standard web log information (excluding IP Addresses) and system settings What software is on the personal computer First name, country, city, and five digit ZIP code Non-personally identifiable information on Web pages and forms Software usage characteristics and preferences You want to know more: Gator Privacy Policy Note from Warp2Search Staff: As you can see above, Gator is collecting some "interesting informations" about you, thatīs the reason, why we at Warp2Search does not allow advertisment from Gator / Clara or other companies which are collecting those datas from website users, and we ask you, if you see those ads on our website, please report immediatly in.
Thank you
This is probably a step to mask the software further as Gator was becoming a rather well known advertisement product, and a increasing amount of people were taking steps against it.
You'll find a nice overview of gator history and the article on Cnet Maybe you find it interesting what kind if informations Gator aka Clara is collecting, so read more.
I found the following informations in their privacy policy, which is not easy to find on their website: Some of the Web pages viewed The amount of time spent at some Web sites Response to GAIN Ads Standard web log information (excluding IP Addresses) and system settings What software is on the personal computer First name, country, city, and five digit ZIP code Non-personally identifiable information on Web pages and forms Software usage characteristics and preferences You want to know more: Gator Privacy Policy Note from Warp2Search Staff: As you can see above, Gator is collecting some "interesting informations" about you, thatīs the reason, why we at Warp2Search does not allow advertisment from Gator / Clara or other companies which are collecting those datas from website users, and we ask you, if you see those ads on our website, please report immediatly in.
Thank you
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RanCorX2 Posts: 5 Joined: 2004-07-02 |
#49031 Posted on: 10/30/2003 02:17 PM
compained like this should be shutdown imo. |
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MHouse Posts: 7 Joined: 2003-02-26 |
#49033 Posted on: 10/30/2003 03:01 PM
Isn't that spyware by definition? Since when do you go suing people for exposing the truth?!? Oh yeah, I forgot... That's an everyday everyday event... |
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Sardaukary Unregistered |
#49034 Posted on: 10/30/2003 03:40 PM
Can't Gator argue that you agree to install it when you click yes on those ridiculous EULAs? They really should be made illegal. |
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FailedCRC Unregistered |
#49038 Posted on: 10/30/2003 04:51 PM
it doesn't really matter who they sue or what they're called they still suck |
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Mertsch Senior Member Posts: 2708 Joined: 2002-08-22 |
#49039 Posted on: 10/30/2003 05:35 PM
.... C00l where can I download this one ...... HELL I MUST GET THIS ..... now with this funky name it must be a good product ..... I have so long waited for that ... now f*** off ad-aware you won't delete it anymore !!! YES take me 200% serious !! |
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MagamiAKO Unregistered |
#49050 Posted on: 10/30/2003 09:13 PM
Regardless of whatever name they choose, their product still sucks donkey balls. It is a no good product that does nothing but secretly track what a user is doing. The problem is that they don't adequately assure the user what they're installing. Although I had a friend who purposely installed bonzai buddy, she thought he was the "cutest little thing"..........heh. |
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neo-n Unregistered Posts: 1 Joined: 2003-10-28 |
#49070 Posted on: 10/31/2003 11:14 AM
Im sure the next ad-aware update or two will sort it out. These ad companies are stupid though. These ads can totally swamp a PC forcing you to do something about it. If they were a bit more subtle more people would not try so hard to remove them. |
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HaLDoL Unregistered |
#49072 Posted on: 10/31/2003 01:39 PM
Gator changed to CLARIA, not to CLARA. |
