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Old October 20th 03, 08:09 AM
Paul S. Walsh
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It's the price you pay for your free web hosting with "250free". The host
automatically tries to install the notorious "Gator" spyware on all of your
visitor's computers.

Sorry to be the bearer of this bad news as you seem genuinely unaware of it.
You probably inadvertantly loaded the Gator program long ago which would
explain why you never see it when visiting your own site. The Gator
"cookie" on your computer already has you flagged as a Gator victim.

Gatorware is an invasive, privacy violating software "ramora" that no one in
their right mind would want in their computer. It's pops up as a utility
plug-in and looks to newbies like something they might "need" to load to
better view your site.

If you truly can't afford decent hosting and are compelled to use that
"free" service, and you want to entice people to visit, you might consider,
as a basic courtesy, at least warning people to Say No to the Gator plug-in
when it pops up.



-Paul S. Walsh



"~Vicki ~" wrote in message
...
If you click on her site, watch out for the attempted gator spyware
download.
Bob

What in the world are you talking about? To the best of my knowledge
there is nothing wrong with my web site. All tho it has nothing to do
with fish keeping, it has been seen by thousands and never once have I
heard tell of anything wrong. If there is a problem then let me know
what you are talking about so I can fix it.

Sincerely,
Vicki

Visit me on line at http://shamrock4u.250free.com