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May 20, 2004
The Google Software Guidelines
Google has prepared a set of software guidelines in order to help in the prevention of Spyware:
These guidelines are, by necessity, broad. Software creation and distribution are complex and the technology is continuously evolving. As a result, some useful applications may not comply entirely with these principles and some deceptive practices may not be addressed here. This document is only a start, and focuses on the areas of Internet software and advertising. These guidelines need to be continually updated to keep pace with ever-changing technology.
It really sounds very noble and Google wants to show that they are the 'nice guys'
Now, you may ask why would Google be interested in software principles? The reason is that - allegedly - Gogle will soon appear on your desktop with an pplication that will allow you to search your hard drives using the 'Google Technology'.
As Microsoft was accused in the past of being a 'spyware' by sending search information about your local searches to Microsoft (Epic had mentioned this in the past if i can remember correctly) this is a way of saying that 'we are nicer than those Microsoft guys, so use us'.
Interesting development and definitely a tool I would like to take a look at.
Basil Drolias @ Rugles Website Marketing Services
Posted by Basileios at May 20, 2004 02:59 AM
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