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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:05 pm Post subject: Lexmark denies spyware allegations |
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| Lexmark has denied allegations that its printers install software that transmits personal information to the company. Posted on a Usenet newsgroup, the allegations claim that Lexmark software added a program named Lx_CATS to the program files directory, transmitting information about printing and scanning habits on 30 day intervals. Lexmark UK said in a statement that the Lexmark Connect program is voluntary, and that a user must choose to participate and review their choice during registration or the program will not be installed Read More :http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39173812,00.htm |
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