Sneaky stuff

Have you ever noticed how many programs you need just to make Windows work right?

I just downloaded and installed shredder and another spyware detection program. Now, don't get me wrong, I am all for research and finding out how to better target potential customers, but this is downright sneaky. Who gave these people the right to come into a personal computer, leave a little dialer, and sneak out? Get your lame ass out there into the marketplace and do your research the old fashioned way. Ask people.

I am surprised that some lawyer hasn't sued these guys for everything they are worth plus 10%. Guess they are too busy with getting their piece of the post election spotlight.

You need a bunch of stuff if you are going to use Windows. Firewall. Virus protection. Spyware and adware dections. Shredders. New protections to take care of the new problems with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. Thankfully, most of those programs are free or you can find a free alternative at one of the download sites like zdnet or twocows.

But that may be where the sneaky stuff comes from in the first place. A warning to the spybot and adware crowd: You better straighten up because the election will be over in February and some of these lawyers are going to need work.