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There isn't much here. Can somebody brush it up? -- Zoe

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The problem with a page like this is that it is ephemeral so it should not engage in journalism but restrict itself to a short factual exposition. I have attempted to produce this. No doubt, when the Supreme Court issues its decision, someone can rewrite it. -David91 17:11, 2 Jun 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Glokster vs Glokster Case

I want to emphasize that the bigger half of the article is about Grokster Case. I'm sorry, cos I don't know proper template. --Loading 4 July 2005 21:26 (UTC)

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I have removed the following material from the page:

==The spyware problem==
Grokster is a Peer-To-Peer File Sharing program. It offers free, peer-to-peer fast and detailed searches, no incomplete/failed downloads, auto resume, fast downloads, file preview, and ability to handle all file types. In an organization, Grokster can severely degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. Installs numerous other products, including Active Delivery, CasinoOnNet, ClipGenie, CommonName, Cydoor, DelFin Media Viewer, DownloadWare, eUniverse, FavoriteMan, FlashTrack, Gator, IGetNet, IGetNet/ClearSearch, IncrediFind, IPInsight, Look2Me, Lycos.SideSearch, NetworkEssentials, NetworkEssentials/SCBar, PeopleOnPage, RVP, SAHAgent, Search-EXE, SearchEnhancement, TOPicks, VX2/e, VX2/f, and Webhancer.
In recent versions of Grokster, the download includes additional applications that are bundled within the software's installer file, some of which may be provided by parties other than the developer of the download. These applications may deliver advertisements, collect personal information, overlay content or graphics on the Web site you are viewing, or modify your system settings. Pay close attention to the options presented to you during the installation process. As of 9/3/02, the version of Grokster available for download requires that you also install Cydoor and GAIN components. During installation, you will also be presented with more than 10 optional installation items and/or services from Symantec, File Freedom, New.net, eBates, GreenCarrot, and others.
Additional information from Spyware Information Center
Spyware Information Center and Microsoft are the sources for this information.
Source citations Computer Associates Spyware Information Center http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453060425
Microsoft Corporation http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;317013 and http://search.microsoft.com/search/results.aspx?view=en-us&st=b&na=82&qu=grokster"

The page is primarily concerned with the litigation. That there may be some spyware introduced by the downloading and use of the software is irrelevant to the general thrust of the page. However, rather than simply delete it, I have saved it all here and those with a sufficient interest can move it to pages where it would be more relevant. David91 04:53, 5 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Questionable statement in "piracy argument" section.

I felt bold tonight and removed the line "They are now logging your IP once you even get onto their original homepage to use against users" from that paragraph. A source is not cited for this claim and it's dubious at best. -Spectere 04:03, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

To further elaborate, I don't doubt that the IP addresses are logged, per se (since they are on virtually every web server a person hits) but I highly doubt that it's "used against users." If so, Google, Microsoft, et al, are in big trouble, thanks to their web caching services. :) -Spectere 05:52, 1 March 2007 (UTC)