browster plugin for IE & Firefox

Quincy_3

As I have said before there is nothing with this plugin at all, its very useful indeed and has been on my PC for about 8mths now I have also checked any slowdowns in my connection and have found nothing at all, nor have I found any harmful spyware or adware with this plugin its totally safe, the only think I would say is its not suitable for dial up users because of its prefetching apart from that its fine.

I do think its a case of mis-information and scaremongering by Rex I think hes got it wrong this time, I mean so there is tiny amounts of info being gathered just like a company doing market research but without the person in the street getting soaking wet. Google, MSE, and MS do this aswell, and various other companies.

Rex_Mundi

This is not scaremongering at all. I've raised a few valid points.

Prefetching COULD affect your monthly download limit. For broadband users on a low limit, this may take you over your limit and cost you more money in extra bandwidth allowance.

Prefetching makes no discrimination of what's on a webpage. If it is infected by a nasty. This program could download the nasty as well as the webpage even if you don't view the page.

I don't need to say more about the data collection of this program. I've provided quotes from the company that makes it very clear that they do this. I've also provided definitions of spyware that makes it very clear that the company statement fits in with the definition of spyware.

Make your own minds up people.

Quincy_3

All you have posted is what ifs, no hard evidence at all and you havent even used the software, have you? so second guessing is a bad idea.

Make your own minds up people.

http://www.browster.com/index.htm

akabee

Rex_Mundi wrote:

I see you haven't addressed any of the other issues I raised.

That is because some of your points make sense.At the end of the day it is just a pice of software which you have not used, I have been using it and I checked up on it before I installed it.
Can you tell me where it says it sends your IP along with other info?
Browster's CEO dose not agree with you.

Browster is true to our mission of complete privacy for our users. Browster collects anonymous data about search terms and other basic information in order to deliver you the best experience and be able to monetize ads that are relevant to you, the same way Google, Yahoo and all the accepted major players do. Browster does NOT capture any personal information, we do not collect your IP address.

I appreciate your comments and glad you have spent time looking at Browster! On the benefit side, Browstr will improve your life online everyday by saving you lots of time searching, shopping going through blogs, etc. and making it much more convenient to get to the data you're looking for.

Regards,
Scott Milener
CEO
Browster, Inc.
https://www.browster.com

It is just a pice of software some people will use it and some wont just like Kazaa and Realplayer(I hate both of them)
So Rex_Mundi you have made your points any more problems take them up with
Scott Milener

Rex_Mundi

akabee wrote:

Can you tell me where it says it sends your IP along with other info?

Browster state that they collect data so they can decide which content to display in the ad frame. Without your IP address, it would be impossible for them to send out the correct advertising to the correct computer.

Quote from the Browster site............

Browster collects selected pieces of data from the URL and the content of web pages you view in Internet Explorer. When you preview a link in Browster, it sends this data to our servers, which use it to decide what content to display in the ad frame. We may pass data (such as search terms) to partners (such as ad networks) to enable them to contribute relevant content.

Thanks for acknowledging the other points I made.

-TangleFoot-

I can't see what all the fuss is about. McAfee SiteAdvisor finds nothing amiss at browster.com, and not even Jotti's malware scan can find anything in browster.exe.

Browster may be ad-supported (thus becoming 'adware'), but it cannot possibly be described as 'spyware'. It doesn't operate covertly for a start!

From the EULA:

Updates
Browster will occasionally provide you automatic updates, upgrades, and add-ons ("Updates") to Browster to improve your experience. Browster automatically communicates with Browster’s component server on the internet to check for Updates, such as bug fixes, patches, enhanced functions, missing plug-ins and missing components. Browster may download Updates during these communications or when Browster detects a file that requires a component that is currently not installed. These downloads will occur automatically and without any advance notification to you.

Browster's Search Service
Browster is designed to be used in conjunction with Browster’s search services. Accordingly, your use of Browster is also defined by Browster's Terms of Service.

Privacy and Data Collection
Browster does not collect any unique information about you (such as your name, email address, etc.). Browster does not collect or report back to Browster servers any data unrelated to the features used in connection with Browster. In connection with the delivery of page previews and content, Browster does communicate with our servers and may use cookies. All such activities are conducted strictly on a non-personally identifiable basis.

In the course of processing a given web page preview or prefetch, Browster sends a request to Browster’s servers or the servers of Browster’s licensors. This request may include the keyword query, time of day, browser type, default language setting, IP address, an anonymous unique ID, and a code which identifies the distribution source of Browster used by you to conduct your search. We use this information in order to properly process your preview request. In addition, this data provides us with: aggregated click information for the purpose of ensuring that our partners and/or us are appropriately compensated; information that allows us to make accurate payments to our distributors; non-personally identifiable data regarding the context of the page being viewed; aggregated usage and retention information; and non-personally identifiable information for the purpose of more accurately matching or further monetizing commercially-oriented searches for services or products.

If you wish to withdraw your consent to the communication and data usage as described herein, you should uninstall any and all Browster versions from your computer.

Advertising
Browster, Inc. reserves the right to run advertisements and promotions on the Browster software. By accepting the terms of this License, you agree that we have the right to run such advertisements and promotions without compensation to you. The timing, type, frequency, placement and extent of advertising by us is subject to change and shall be determined by us at our sole discretion.

Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers found on or through Browster, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser. You agree that Browster, Inc. is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on Browster.

rhoeds121

Quincy wrote:

scored 93% out of a 100% .

93% out of 100%,
i think the '%' sign was a bit of a clue

Quincy_3

rhoeds121 wrote:

93% out of 100%,
i think the '%' sign was a bit of a clue

That was a downfall because it didnt intergrate to Firefox or Opera.

masonic

-TangleFoot- wrote:

From the EULA:

From that EULA, it looks to me like Browster tracks the websites that you visit and sells this information to advertisers so that they can deliver ads to you through the plug-in?

-TangleFoot-

Hmm. If you're not comfortable with targeted advertising - but still want your browser to have a preview capability - try Cooliris Previews* instead.

*Available for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari.