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December 10, 2011 02:20 pm PST
Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/qwhu3XEO0Dc/cnets-download-com-secretly.html
CNet's Download.com secretly installs adware with openfree downloads
CNet's Download.com has been secretly installing adware alongside the free and open source software in its archive, in violation of its own stated policies, which claim "zero tolerance" for adware. EFF has some harsh words and stern advice for the company to make this right. So, CNET, here's what you need to do to really [...]Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/qwhu3XEO0Dc/cnets-download-com-secretly.html
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