Nice FTP/download Site

[Lumis]

Found a new Site that makes finding movies, songs, etc. really easy and fast. I think it's better than Kazaa.

http://www.neo-modus.com

[Nanotech9]

you do know Kazza is basically spy-ware right?...

[pd123]

Originally posted by Nanotech9
you do know Kazza is basically spy-ware right?... Nanotech9, since you know about spyware, would you know an alternative to Gator? I don't mind buying a program or a shareware, I have to get rid of Gator because they loaded me up with spyware and I keep having to clean up my computer. Thanks

[Memo]

nano, what do you mean kazaa is spyware. What are they checking? I haven't really given time to check around about it. I use Music City Morpheus which is basically just Kazaa rebadged.

[hapoo]

heres another deal for you guys concerned about spyware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

[phredd]

Yes and no ... you have the option to not install the spyware. There is software that has to be installed so the ads will work, but it is my understanding that the software is only used when you are using Kazaa. So if you're just surfing around with your browser, it doesn't keep track of the places you go.



Originally posted by Nanotech9
you do know Kazza is basically spy-ware right?...

[Burzhui]

Originally posted by phredd
Yes and no ... you have the option to not install the spyware. There is software that has to be installed so the ads will work, but it is my understanding that the software is only used when you are using Kazaa. So if you're just surfing around with your browser, it doesn't keep track of the places you go.



Originally posted by Nanotech9
you do know Kazza is basically spy-ware right?...

Oh yea, install zone alarm and then see when those spyware things activate, by the way i recomend it for all and you can block gator from contacting the net, that's what i did.

[twiggyop]

Originally posted by phredd
So if you're just surfing around with your browser, it doesn't keep track of the places you go.


Try that TopText on for size. Every time you hit a web page(even when kazaa isnt running), it sends the url and the entire text of the age to toptext hq. Then it adds advertising to the page in the form of ugly yellow links.

[Kenas]

Yes, alternative to GATOR, is ROBOFORM, it is pretty good I like it. It is not really alternative, i mean it does not have coupons or price match or such, but it stores passwords and fills out forms. More over you can transfer all your Gator info into roboform.
The site is:


http://www.roboform.com/

[phredd]

In my original post, I stated: you have the option to not install the spyware (i.e., TopText, NewNet, and whatever else comes with it).

The only thing that's not optional is Cydoor, as that is used to deliver the ads in the program.


Originally posted by twiggyop

Originally posted by phredd
So if you're just surfing around with your browser, it doesn't keep track of the places you go.


Try that TopText on for size. Every time you hit a web page(even when kazaa isnt running), it sends the url and the entire text of the age to toptext hq. Then it adds advertising to the page in the form of ugly yellow links.

[bugaboo]

i use gator. why is it spyware? could someone elaborate on what spyware is? should i be concerned about it's use?

[Burzhui]

Although you uncheck those install third party software options it still installs it, install adaware that should show you what those programs are hiding from you.
I created a thread in the suckage non suckage forum on spyware

[PokeyThePenguin]

Even if you have a firewall if the spyware works through your browser the firewall won't pick it out will it? I had all this spyware on my system and zonealarm never detected their usage.
Also, is realplayer spyware? It keeps trying to access the internet once in awhile by itself for no apparent reason.

[twiggyop]

No, those programs during the install require you to manually uncheck the boxes rather than check them. This is opt-out versus opt-in. I consider it the same as having them installed and having to uninstall them yourself.

But differently: They do give you the choice, but they always give you the choice - you can always uninstall softare. As long as you have to do something to indicate that you want these programs installed, its cool. If you have to do something to indicate that you dont, then it is a really dirty trick. Most people will just press next over and over again anyway.

[phredd]

I have AdAware (5.5) and ZoneAlarm installed on my computer, and 1) no programs is "calling home" and 2) the only spyware AdAware picks up is Cydoor, which (as I have mentioned twice before) is integrated with Kazaa to deliver those darn banner ads.

I agree with what Twiggy said about opt-out v. opt-in, but what can you do? I want my MP3s, videos, software, etc. for free. :D


Originally posted by Burzhui
Although you uncheck those install third party software options it still installs it, install adaware that should show you what those programs are hiding from you.
I created a thread in the suckage non suckage forum on spyware

[Nanotech9]

just use napster.... it still works you know?

[brainsmile]

just make sure to mispell everything

[pd123]

Originally posted by bugaboo
i use gator. why is it spyware? could someone elaborate on what spyware is? should i be concerned about it's use? Check thes links about Gator, they are eye openers http://www.cexx.org/gator.htm and http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2001/2001-07-30.htm#8

[tuxster]

Well, here is an idea:

If you are so disturbed about Kazaa and the spyware it uses, why not use Morpheus instead? They are basically the same software, use the same network, but Morpheus is spyware-free!


Tuxster

[mysterX]

Originally posted by Lumis
Found a new Site that makes finding movies, songs, etc. really easy and fast. I think it's better than Kazaa.

http://www.neo-modus.com

Anyone knows if this will work through a corporate firewall?

[bugaboo]

thanks for the info pd123.

[bugaboo]

anyone have comments on robo form. i installed this to see if i can switch over to this program instead. it does not work as well as gator. any comments on how i can tweak roboform.

[alyosha]

what do you mean Roboform doesn't work as well as gator? Tell what doesn't work maybe it needs tweaking. I hated gators popup windows :(

[Kenas]

bugaboo, I like roboform, and it works perfect for me. Check out their help to see how you can transfer your Gator info into the robotom. And by the way roboform is attached to your web browser and is not located on the taskbar.

[G_Sup]

Anyone tried WinMX? It's by far my favorite. http://www.winmx.com

[dkop0978]

I've been using WinMX for a few days now and I think its great. I've used IMesh and AIMster and they're nothing compared to WinMX. Great program.

[pd123]

Originally posted by Kenas
Yes, alternative to GATOR, is ROBOFORM...http://www.roboform.com/ That is a great lead and my answer for an alternative to Gator. ROBOFORM seems to be easy to use and so far works perfectly. Soon, I will delete Gator, I have come to hate Gator with their spyware. If anyone is curious, check this link about Gator http://www.cexx.org/gator.htm

[Edited by pd123 on 08-24-2001 at 08:14 PM]

[pop-eye-]

Putting the hostnames of any site you don't want to contact
into your hosts file will block them.. just put the ip as localhost 127.0.0.1

[Calequendi]

also, try limewire ... / http://www.limewire.com ..really useful one / runs off of gnutella network, plus no ads :).

[bugaboo]

okay how do you just password your identity and passcards all under one password. and just log in once and have access to all info like gator? everytime i got to http://www.gotapex.com roboform pops up to fill in password. why does it do that?