Mp3B0T
July 17th, 2003, 09:52 AM
I got this off there site. Is it true?
Read it yourself here (http://www.kazaa.com/us/privacy/nospyware_policy.htm)
Kazaa Media Desktop Does Not Contain Spyware.
Spyware is software that is installed deceptively to gather information about you without your knowledge. This can include centrally recording your personal internet usage, monitoring your keyboard strokes or capturing personal information. More info.
The certified Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD) software is provided by Sharman Networks and made available on Kazaa.com or Download.com and it contains NO spyware. Sharman Networks does not condone the use of spyware nor support the distribution of spyware to others.
Kazaa Media Desktop is a free download with the costs of operation covered by legitimate sources. These are:
Content - payment for distribution of Rights Managed content (marked with Gold Icons).
Regular banner and pop advertising - within KMD and Kazaa.com (DoubleClick and Cydoor).
Sales of products and services - eg. BullGuard, MatchNet.
Sharman Networks makes KMD available on Download.com, meeting the requirements of CNET’s third-party bundling policy. We thank CNET and Download.com for their services and support. CNET Networks' submission requirements can be viewed here.
Some web sites promote uncertified and hacked versions of KMD. However, these applications come from unreliable sources, and can remove functions, change your computer settings or otherwise cause computer problems. Install the certified Kazaa Media Desktop application, available from Kazaa.com or Download.com. Get the latest fully featured application.
It is important to note that software made available by other users of KMD may be or include spyware. Use caution before downloading and/or installing all software. If you think that you downloaded and/or installed spyware, we suggest reporting it on the alt.privacy.spyware newsgroup. Available on Google Groups.
Read it yourself here (http://www.kazaa.com/us/privacy/nospyware_policy.htm)
Kazaa Media Desktop Does Not Contain Spyware.
Spyware is software that is installed deceptively to gather information about you without your knowledge. This can include centrally recording your personal internet usage, monitoring your keyboard strokes or capturing personal information. More info.
The certified Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD) software is provided by Sharman Networks and made available on Kazaa.com or Download.com and it contains NO spyware. Sharman Networks does not condone the use of spyware nor support the distribution of spyware to others.
Kazaa Media Desktop is a free download with the costs of operation covered by legitimate sources. These are:
Content - payment for distribution of Rights Managed content (marked with Gold Icons).
Regular banner and pop advertising - within KMD and Kazaa.com (DoubleClick and Cydoor).
Sales of products and services - eg. BullGuard, MatchNet.
Sharman Networks makes KMD available on Download.com, meeting the requirements of CNET’s third-party bundling policy. We thank CNET and Download.com for their services and support. CNET Networks' submission requirements can be viewed here.
Some web sites promote uncertified and hacked versions of KMD. However, these applications come from unreliable sources, and can remove functions, change your computer settings or otherwise cause computer problems. Install the certified Kazaa Media Desktop application, available from Kazaa.com or Download.com. Get the latest fully featured application.
It is important to note that software made available by other users of KMD may be or include spyware. Use caution before downloading and/or installing all software. If you think that you downloaded and/or installed spyware, we suggest reporting it on the alt.privacy.spyware newsgroup. Available on Google Groups.