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New StopBadware guidelines take aim at software update bundling

zdnet.com » 2008 » August » 27th » New StopBadware guidelines take aim at software update bundling

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If the StopBadware coalition has its way, software updaters from Sun Microsystems (see screenshot above) and Apple will carry the embarrassing “badware” label. According to a draft of revamped guidelines (.pdf) from the Google-backed computer security consortium, the badware label will expand to include products that: Install a new application through unattended automatic updates. Introduce new … Continue Reading »

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