Re: FN-FORUM: Alexa.com?

date posted 28th June 2003 16:25

Richard Bennett wrote:
>>The toolbar is quite useful...
>>http://download.alexa.com/alexa7/startpage.html?p=Dest_W_b_40_T1
>>
>>Em
>
> As long as you realise it is Amazon.com monitoring your shopping habits, and
> targetting offers, as they build a profile on you.
> (and I wouldn't bet on any free fridges...)
> http://www.internet-tips.net/Tanstaafl/spyware_alexa.htm
>
> I wonder if it is as hard to get rid of as Gator...

Very interesting - I figured as much since the first time Adaware ran
after installation, it removed the whole thing! Personally tho, I don't
use IE to surf the Internet or shop online, but for checking sites.

Em
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