A US federal judge has ordered software company Gator to temporarily stop displaying pop-up advertising over Web publishers' pages without their permission.
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A software company at the centre of a growing dispute over the use of pop-up ads has sued the Interactive Advertising Bureau to protect its right to sell ads that can cover those on other Web sites.
Known for hawking pop-up ads that let companies advertise on rival sites, Gator is working a new variation on the theme--selling ads designed to block banners on sites such as Yahoo with pop-ups of the exact same dimensions, completely obscuring the original ad.
Lots of downloadable apps now come with unwanted add-ons: "spyware" programs that observe your online moves, then deliver targeted pop-up ads. I hate this stuff. Here's what I do about it.
This researcher has spent years analysing how spyware programs work. His findings have been published and has resulted in red faces and, occasionally, lawsuit threats.
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The Internet contains a vast treasure trove of files ripe for plunder. From freeware and shareware programs to updated drivers for your hardware, from musicand video clips to courseware and troubleshooting guides, the number and range of available files is staggering.
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