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Originally posted by KeNsHiN Spyware?? what is it and why would(n't) i want it?
Spyware is Internet jargon for Advertising Supported software (Adware). It is a way for shareware authors to make money from a product, other than by selling it to the users. There are several large media companies that offer them to place banner ads in their products in exchange for a portion of the revenue from banner sales. This way, you don't have to pay for the software and the developers are still getting paid. If you find the banners annoying, there is usually an option to remove them, by paying the regular licensing fee.
Also, if you want to get rid of spyware, get "Adaware". Its a free download of thier software and removes all the adware on your system. I have found it works extremely well. Be warned though, some of your programs won't work without thier spyware installed (cough*Kazza*cough).
That's because kazaalite doesnt have spyware. If you get regular Kazaa, then use adaware to remove the "Savenow" spyware it installs, then Kazaa wont run anymore. Quite entertaining
but no spyware is worth it 
