Re: FlashGot Firefox plugin, now spyware

[Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>]

On 2/16/10 11:42 PM, Reed Loden wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:14:06 +0200
> Gadi Evron<ge () linuxbox org>  wrote:
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> > By letter of the law or not, this *Feels* wrong. So I am hopeful Mozilla
> > will do something about it. However, I can't really blame them if they
> > can't.
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> Good news!
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> The affected version of FlashGot has been removed from the public view
> on AMO, and AMO admins are engaging in conversations with both the
> add-on author and Surf Canyon about this issue.

Thanks! That is good news indeed. I appreciate the help you guys have given.

I can't help but wonder if people won't stay stuck with the last version 
as they won't want to upgrade to a new one which "installs unwanted 
features" while they have it regardless.

        Gadi.



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