Monday, September 12, 2005
Ask Jeeves Disputes Anti-Spyware Flaggings: "A dispute has erupted between the Ask Jeeves search engine and anti-spyware software companies that raises questions about the standards used to flag potentially unwanted programs on users computers.
At least two anti-spyware companies—Sunbelt Software Inc. and Facetime Inc. —have been asked by Ask Jeeves Inc. to stop flagging or to change the way they categorize the company's Web browser search bar plug-in programs but have refused to do so, according to interviews with executives at those companies. At issue is Ask Jeeves' method of distributing its software, such as bundling arrangements that result in the programs being installed without users' consent..."
At least two anti-spyware companies—Sunbelt Software Inc. and Facetime Inc. —have been asked by Ask Jeeves Inc. to stop flagging or to change the way they categorize the company's Web browser search bar plug-in programs but have refused to do so, according to interviews with executives at those companies. At issue is Ask Jeeves' method of distributing its software, such as bundling arrangements that result in the programs being installed without users' consent..."
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