Re: RealPlayer is attempting to access the internet

From: Robert Moir (bofh_at_mvps.org)
Date: 07/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 08:37:12 +0100

jeremiah wrote:
> YOU WROTE:
>> -----Original Message-----
>>> How do you consider RealPlayer "spyware?"
>>
>> Because it is (or at least *was* the last time i infected a computer
>> with it to see what it did) indeed spyware. Clear enough?
>
> You claim you "infected" your computer with spyware with
> RealPlayer to see what "it did." WHAT IS THE NAME of the
> spyware you allegedly infected your computer with using
> RealPlayer?
>

>
> AGAIN I ASK: What is the name of the spyware you allegedly
> infected your computer with using RealPlayer? You sound
> like you are making this up! I look forward to your reply.

Realplayer _is_ the spyware. Or at least it was the last time I used it. I
have no idea if it is better or worse these days and no intention of finding
out.

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