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Dell rejects spyware charge
John Leyden, The Register 2005-07-15

Dell has rejected allegations that its PCs come pre-loaded with an intrusive application that spies on users' surfing habits. The equipment manufacturer said there was nothing untoward about My Way Search Assistant despite complaints from customers that the toolbar impares computer performance, changes browser settings and is difficult to remove.

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MyWay or the Highway 2005-08-07
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I have had an outlandish experience with Dell. After purchasing a $2,500 computer, I received a PC filled with garbage. My spyware apps went nuts when first run on this system. It is clear that MYWAY has only one purpose-to keep your system hooked into the many firms which Dell sells ad space to.

The sorry excuse of the EULA is not a valid reason for Dell's pathetic actions in this regard. If they would simply return to the practice of making good computers and providing sound support, they would remain competetive in the marketplace. Barring that, I would not bet long on their stock.

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