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http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070717-microsoft-patents-the-mother-of-all-adware-systems.html
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suzi · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject:

Time to learn Linux...
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Turtledove · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:36 pm Post subject:

Or a Mac, I'm no good with linux....yet.
I'm not even thinking of getting Vista.
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trickyricky · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:13 am Post subject:

tripkill201 · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:33 am Post subject:

I think it's time that someone invented anti-Microsoft adware software. It's going to be necessary if this stupid adware gets approved.
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Nightmaretony · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:47 pm Post subject:

Wouldnt it be hilarious for the Microsoft spyware to be listed in their anti spyware program?

Makes the head asplode...
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tripkill201 · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject:

ld · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:04 pm Post subject:

Maybe it is a defensive patent so they can keep others from doing that? When reading the article it sounded more google like than microsoft. The first thing that popped into my head was gmail. I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft used it though.

Oldfrog · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject:

You could be right, Id, and that occurred to me as well. I somehow find it difficult to imagine MS loading that on enterprise level systems. That would kill them.

What I immediately thought of was Google Desktop.

wawadave · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

The benefit to the user is the perception that the ads are more relevant, and therefore, less of an interruption. The benefit to the advertiser is better focus and a higher chance of conversion to a sale."

the benefit to the connedsumer

less interruption of their cash flow

higher chance of bilking cachcow

all things suck at microsucks
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Oldfrog · Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject:

Another aspect to this is that MS would not have to implement it to make money from it. Once they hold the patent they could license it to others who would do the actual dirty work.

micaman · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:33 am Post subject:

I find it quite interesting to watch the world make fun of Microsoft for doing the exact things other big corporations get away with on a daily basis...all without a squeak from anyone.

Security breaches, adware and privacy concerns are alive and real with just about EVERY piece of software or service online today. The beloved "gog of search"...can do no wrong, yet they are one of the worse offenders.

If the internet is to become safer and better for all to use, people need to update their "old school" views with realistic current ones.

Even if you do not like Mr. Gates or his company, attacking Windows is just plain bizarre. I refrain from saying stuff about Mr. Jobs and his company because I have nothing good to say about them.

And besides, how many ads to you see today by Microsoft compared to the "other" guys?

Oldfrog · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:59 am Post subject:

Gary R · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:01 am Post subject:

Can't think of a quicker way to get me to ditch all things M$ than if they were to incorporate this abomination into an OS.

They just don't seen to get the idea that some people don't want ANY advertising on their machine.

What am I saying, M$ don't even seem to get the idea that it is your machine.
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trickyricky · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:35 am Post subject:

micaman · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject:

Microsoft is positioning itself to have the option to offer online services for free or little cost to the end user. This is the only product that would be considered for such advertising. Everything else is speculation.

The advertising would "supplement" the cost for those who choose that route. No different then the "gog" search company. As we all know here, Microsoft does not sit back and watch another company succeed without playing around in the same arena.

BUT, neither does ANY big corporation.

Businesses of today would NEVER allow Word, Outlook or any area of the OS to host outside advertising. So, in that respect, I agree 100%...most all of my customers would be gone too! I also do not believe that Microsoft would try that with a "premium" product.

But, if someone wanted to write a Word document online, and it had a "ad" much like Hotmail has to offset the cost of the "online Word"...some people would accept this over the "other" online choices, and therefore, Microsoft is on the right track!

I would add that in taking "informal" surveys...NONE of my customers, family or friends will use online software services for their personal or business documents...but maybe a student that needed to write a paper?

I still feel that this kind of talk is part of this "new age" marketing tactic...that is to pull customers away from Microsoft as a whole...regardless of where we end up. Since I do play with many other brands of software, I completely feel that Microsoft products are superior and I would be very sad...if they were not around for me to enjoy! Not everyone today buys into this hype.

These are just my thoughts on this matter. Very Happy

Oldfrog · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject:

micaman · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject:

Oldfrog · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject:

micaman · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject:

I do agree that it will be the beginning of the end for Microsoft if they even tried such a thing on any paid OS. They barely got out of hot water with the WGA mishap! And this would be WAY over that...if it was to happen!

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