Might want to uninstall Digsby

[Apollo]

I was an avid supporter of the IM client. It had the best service of all of them. But they have gotten awfully sneaky.

That's right. Buried in the Terms of Service that almost nobody ever bothers reading, there's this exploiting-the-fine-print gem explaining that they will use your CPU to run distributed computing problems that make them money:

15. USAGE OF COMPUTER RESOURCES.
You agree to permit the Software to use the processing power of your computer when it is idle to run downloaded algorithms (mathematical equations) and code within a process. You understand that when the Software uses your computer, it likewise uses your CPU, bandwidth, and electrical power. The Software will use your computer to solve distributed computing problems, such as but not limited to, accelerating medical research projects, analyzing the stock market, searching the web, and finding the largest known prime number. This functionality is completely optional and you may disable it at any time.




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http://lifehacker.com/5336382/digsby-joins-the-dark-side-uses-your-pc-to-make-money?skyline=true&s=i

 

[techboywi]

If they are being honest about what its being used for, they are often harmless. There is many distributed computing sites out there, some very famous and have been running for many years.. Of course, none are coming to mind right now..

I've heard some good things about Digsby, but I'll stick with my Trillian Astra

 

[Apollo]

If they are being honest about what its being used for, they are often harmless. There is many distributed computing sites out there, some very famous and have been running for many years.. Of course, none are coming to mind right now..

I've heard some good things about Digsby, but I'll stick with my Trillian Astra

They have to be honest so they aren't sued.

Hold everything! They are going to use my computer for "searching the web" without explicitly asking for my permission? What exactly are they indexing, and how do I know they aren't accessing something illegal with my computer? Why are they trying to hide this in the first place?

To be fair, they do give you a way to disable this absurd nonsense—though they bury the setting behind a "Support Digsby" item on the menu, with no clear description on exactly what they are doing with it. It's clear they are abusing their users, but since they technically explain it in the TOS and let you disable the feature, they weasel out of any responsibility.

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his isn't just some language buried in the TOS. It's a sneaky way they are planning on making money from people without explicitly asking them first. If you really want to be paranoid, consider that these people have the credentials to all your online accounts.

 

[Corny]

Check out the TOS of ICQ/AIM.

If you send something over their network, you will give them the copyright

 

[Paws]

So basically what it does is the same like Seti@home, CELS@Home, AIDS@home and others.

Terrible.

 

[Puzuzzu]

This functionality is completely optional and you may disable it at any time.

yeah...but...sounds fine

 

[Apollo]

Wow, I'm not the only one who reads LifeHacker here? I don't have this program installed, but I did see this post.

I read a lot on the Gawker network. Started with Lifehacker though.

 

[Apollo]

I started with Gizmodo. I like The Consumerist too, even though it's been bought by someone else. Strangely, I don't care for Gawker itself, though I like most of the sites under it.

I love Gizmodo a lot. I knew about it before Lifehacker, but I didn't really get into it that much.

I don't read the Consumerist that much, but it is a good site.

I agree about Gawker as well.