Off Topic : Overly aggressive IM marketing

[Guest guest]

Dear Members,

 

On 31 Aug 2005, you may have received messages from various

titled : "Join Sanjay Rath on Messenger!".

 

This may be due to overly aggressive marketing tactics built into the

installation process for their latest version of messenger (

Messenger with Voice).

 

If you intend to install this latest messenger version, I would

highly advise you to read the following report :

 

" IM users get more than they bargained for"

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-5845886.html

 

Some important info from the report :

 

-- "If you're one of the tens of millions of users asked to

upgrade your instant-messaging software this week, be on your toes:

The update can open the door to unwanted PC houseguests--and setting

changes-- **by default**."

 

-- "To avoid these changes, users must **actively choose**

the "custom" installation and uncheck five boxes.

 

 

Best Wishes,

Pushya.

[Guest guest]

I will be highly obliged.

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