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Claria Sues L.L.Bean To Get Them To Stop
Suing Claria Customers

Claria Sues L.L.Bean To Get Them To Stop
Suing Claria Customers 06/10/2004 03:09 AM
Last month, L.L. Bean decided to go one step further from suing Claria for putting pop-up ads over the browsers of Claria users when they visited the L.L. Bean website and sued the advertisers whose ads showed up. At the time, we pointed out that this was ridiculous. Putting those ads there is no different from someone buying a billboard in front of a competitor's office, which is a practice many companies do. The real problem with Claria (and it is a problem) is that the software gets installed without users knowing it. However, if a user does want Claria's Gator product running (and, amazingly enough, some people do want it), that's their decision. There is no law that someone can't use software that pops up advertisements when they visit someone else's website. After realizing that their advertising customers were upset over these lawsuits, Claria has struck back and sued L.L. Bean for filing frivolous lawsuits. Of course, their reasoning isn't so much that these actions are perfectly legal - but that some of the companies sued are no longer Claria customers (which could mean they'll turn around and sue Claria back for causing them to get sued - some lawyers are likely reviewing indemnification clauses as we speak). Either way, this is a big legal mess over the wrong issue. What Claria is doing with their ads is perfectly legal. What they're doing with the installation of Gator, however, is a much bigger question - but none of the lawsuits focus on that.

Sort lists in AppleScript using the Unix
sort command

Sort lists in AppleScript using the Unix
sort command 05/17/2004 12:11 PM
To sort a list in AppleScript, try using text item delimiters and the shell command sort, like this: set the_list to {"c", "b", "e", "a", "d"} set old_delims to AppleScript's text item delimiters set AppleScript's text item ...

Gator Becomes Claria

Gator Becomes Claria 10/31/2003 03:50 AM
Boston.Internet.com Oct 31 2003 3:06AM ET

Gator, er, Claria Files for IPO

Gator, er, Claria Files for IPO 04/10/2004 05:10 AM
Even with high-profile lawsuits, complaints from users and new state laws banning ad-spouting programs, the adware company formerly known as Gator has filed to go public. By Amit Asaravala.

Claria sues L.L.Bean

Claria sues L.L.Bean 06/09/2004 05:29 PM

Gator Wants To Go Public As Claria

Gator Wants To Go Public As Claria 04/09/2004 04:04 PM
You may remember that late last year, Gator changed their name to Claria to try to shake the "spyware" label that people kept hanging on them. Of course, a better way to do that might have been (this is just a suggestion, of course) to stop shipping sneaky adware that installs itself without people realizing it. Instead, they changed the name and made their webpage look all spiffy as if they're some kind of marketing company. Now, that they've given people a few months to forget what they're really doing, they've decided to file for an IPO where they hope to raise lots of cash to come up with other ways to get on your computer. The filings show that sneaking your way onto computers can be profitable, as they brought in $35 million in profit on revenue of $90 million.

Overstock.com Drops Suit Against Claria

Overstock.com Drops Suit Against Claria 12/13/2003 07:07 AM
SiliconValley.Internet.com Dec 13 2003 6:26AM ET

Claria Settles The Wrong Lawsuit

Claria Settles The Wrong Lawsuit 08/31/2004 10:53 PM
I am obviously no fan of Claria. However, the law is completely on their side when it comes to popping up advertisements on certain sites. The problem with Claria (and, specifically, their Gator adware product) isn't that it pops up competitors ads, but that many users have no idea they installed it. The installation process for Gator is incredibly sneaky, leading many people to not even realize they have it on their machine. For those who do realize they have it on their machine, Claria is not particularly upfront about what they're doing (watching where you surf and popping up ads) or how to get rid of it. I'll admit that I don't know why people would want to have that app on their desktop, but the problem isn't the app itself, but how its installed and what they tell people the app is doing. So, when some websites complained that Claria was popping up competitive ads when surfers visited their sites, Claria was in the right. If the user wanted to have those ads shown, they should be allowed to. There was no trademark infringement - because no one is trying to confuse people into thinking that they were on a different site. They were just showing alternatives. So, it's a bit upsetting to find out that Claria has settled the lawsuits rather than see them go to court (where it's likely they would win -- but you never know for sure). While many people (including myself) dislike Claria's business practices, that's no reason to celebrate this settlement -- as it only means we'll be seeing plenty more of these lawsuits, sometimes directed against more upstanding companies. An end user should have the right to do whatever they want to their surfing experience -- even if it means popping up ads of competitors on sites they visit. This settlement is a setback for people being able to do what they want on their own computers.

Pop-up purveyor Claria settles suits

Pop-up purveyor Claria settles suits 08/31/2004 07:18 PM
Adware firm quietly settles with Wells Fargo, Quicken Loans and other businesses, CNET News.com has learned.

Yahoo clamps down on Claria adware

Yahoo clamps down on Claria adware 08/06/2004 03:10 PM
New anti-spyware tools from Yahoo detect pop-ups from longtime partner Claria, a move could put stress on the relationship.

Gator mutation Claria files for IPO

Gator mutation Claria files for IPO 04/09/2004 04:02 PM
Internet stock offerings may be heating up, but Claria may be hindered by its controversial adware.

Adware anxiety gives Claria cold feet

Adware anxiety gives Claria cold feet 08/12/2004 02:40 PM
There's profit in software that spawns pop-ups, but a postponed IPO shows it's a risky business, too.

Yahoo takes bite out of Claria adware

Yahoo takes bite out of Claria adware 08/06/2004 04:58 PM
ZDNet Aug 6 2004 9:18PM GMT

Replace and defend

Replace and defend 10/31/2003 08:19 AM
Reading the Longhorn SDK docs is a disorienting experience. Everything's familiar but different. Consider these three examples: ...

SAP to defend Oracle bid in letter

SAP to defend Oracle bid in letter 03/08/2004 11:06 PM
The German software maker has its own interests at stake in the merger battle: The acquisition of PeopleSoft would leave it with one less competitor to worry about.

Football: Man U defend transfers

Football: Man U defend transfers 01/25/2004 08:15 AM
Man Utd deny any wrongdoing in transfer negotiations after recent deals are scrutinised.

Operators and analysts defend 3G

Operators and analysts defend 3G 05/11/2004 11:54 PM
Telecoms.com May 12 2004 3:45AM GMT

Small co. to defend pop-up Internet ads

Small co. to defend pop-up Internet ads 12/10/2003 06:52 AM
Boston Globe Dec 10 2003 5:37AM ET

Small Co. to Defend Pop-Up Internet Ads

Small Co. to Defend Pop-Up Internet Ads 12/10/2003 04:31 AM
SiliconValley.com Dec 10 2003 3:35AM ET

defend the Lochner Court

defend the Lochner Court 11/03/2003 06:39 AM
Bernstein's response .. defense

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Cisco upgrades to help networks defend
themselves

Cisco upgrades to help networks defend
themselves 06/18/2004 02:13 PM
The company is extending its antivirus collaboration program to its Catalyst switches and VPN concentrator.

Pistons Defend Their Way to 2004 Title

Pistons Defend Their Way to 2004 Title 06/16/2004 12:31 AM
The Detroit Pistons finished off the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, taking Game 5 and the N.B.A. championship with a 100-87 victory.

Saudis defend hostage operation

Saudis defend hostage operation 05/30/2004 05:40 PM
Saudi officials say a mission to free foreign workers from Islamic militants was a great success, despite three suspects' escape.

Bush: U.S. hard to defend against terror

Bush: U.S. hard to defend against terror 04/21/2004 09:02 PM

Friends Defend Accused N.J. Webmaster
(AP)

Friends Defend Accused N.J. Webmaster
(AP) 08/12/2004 07:04 PM
AP - To federal authorities, Mazen Mokhtar is an Internet whiz who operated a Web site soliciting money and recruiting fighters for the Taliban and other Muslim warrior groups.

Gonzales to Defend Patriot Act Renewal
(AP)

Gonzales to Defend Patriot Act Renewal
(AP) 04/05/2005 02:04 AM
AP - Critics of the USA Patriot Act want the kind of real debate they were denied when the sweeping anti-terrorism law was passed 45 days after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Man to Defend Cow Chip Throwing Title
(AP)

Man to Defend Cow Chip Throwing Title
(AP) 04/14/2005 03:55 PM
AP - Fire Chief James Pratt returns Saturday to defend his title as champion of the World Champion Cow Chip Throwing Contest. People from across the country and from some foreign countries will be on hand for the 36th annual competition.

Defend freedom in computing: Stallman,
VS

Defend freedom in computing: Stallman,
VS 01/25/2004 05:16 PM
The Hindu Jan 25 2004 9:38PM GMT

Defend I.T.: Security by Example - Book
Review

Defend I.T.: Security by Example - Book
Review 07/05/2004 03:47 PM

Bush: U.S. Hard to Defend Against Terror
(AP)

Bush: U.S. Hard to Defend Against Terror
(AP) 04/21/2004 02:25 PM
AP - President Bush said Wednesday that those Americans who expect another terror attack in this country have reason for such fears. "This is a hard country to defend," he conceded.

RSA Security Aims to Defend Its Turf

RSA Security Aims to Defend Its Turf 09/16/2004 02:59 PM
TheStreet.com Sep 16 2004 6:21PM GMT

Passwords Fail To Defend Enterprises

Passwords Fail To Defend Enterprises 09/17/2004 03:51 PM
TechWeb Sep 17 2004 7:46PM GMT

Papers Defend Classified Turf

Papers Defend Classified Turf 09/20/2004 06:45 AM
After watching eBay siphon off their classified advertising revenue, newspapers are turning to an outsourced auction firm, CityXpress, to fight back. By Daniel Terdiman

Bush to defend Iraq policy at UN

Bush to defend Iraq policy at UN 09/21/2004 08:46 AM
US President George W Bush is set to defend his Iraq policy at the annual debate of the UN General Assembly.

Microsoft to defend itself against EU
antitrust case

Microsoft to defend itself against EU
antitrust case 11/12/2003 01:08 PM
Silicon Republic Nov 12 2003 9:41AM ET

Police defend shooting man dead

Police defend shooting man dead 03/22/2005 07:27 PM
Humberside Police defend their decision to shoot a man brandishing a sword at them on a main road.

"The Republican Sex Club: Why does the
GOP defend Jack Ryan?"

"The Republican Sex Club: Why does the
GOP defend Jack Ryan?" 06/25/2004 03:22 PM

Democrats Defend Ticket After Bush
Charge (AP)

Democrats Defend Ticket After Bush
Charge (AP) 07/30/2004 11:02 PM
AP - Newly installed Democratic presidential candidates John Kerry and John Edwards defended their ticket from President Bush's charge that his challenger has no "signature achievements" as they drew thousands of supporters Friday, the first official day of the general election campaign.

Democrats Defend Heinz Kerry's 'Shove
It' (AP)

Democrats Defend Heinz Kerry's 'Shove
It' (AP) 07/26/2004 10:44 AM
AP - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry doesn't have a problem with his wife telling an insistent journalist to "shove it" when urged to explain her plea for more civility in politics. Neither does Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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