Kazaa Media Desktop Does Not Contain Spyware.
Spyware is software that is installed
deceptively to gather information about you without your
knowledge. This can
include centrally recording your personal internet usage,
monitoring your keyboard strokes or capturing personal
information. More info.
The certified Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD) software is provided
by Sharman Networks and made available on Kazaa.com
and it contains NO spyware. Sharman Networks
does not condone the use of spyware nor support the distribution
of spyware to others.
Kazaa Media Desktop is a free download with the costs of
operation covered by legitimate sources. These are:
- Content - payment for distribution
of Rights Managed content (marked with Gold
Icons).
- Regular banner and pop advertising
- within KMD and Kazaa.com (DoubleClick
and Cydoor).
- Sales of products and services
- eg. BullGuard, MatchNet.
Some web sites promote uncertified and hacked versions of
KMD. However, these applications come from unreliable sources,
and can remove functions, change your computer settings
or otherwise cause computer problems. Install the
certified Kazaa Media Desktop application, available from
Kazaa.com. Get
the latest fully featured application.
It is important to note that software made available by
other users of KMD may be or include spyware. Use caution
before downloading and/or installing all software. If you
think that you downloaded and/or installed spyware, we suggest
reporting it on the alt.privacy.spyware newsgroup. Available
on Google
Groups.
