http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7641754.stm
BT are running a trial version of Webwise which spys on your surfing activites so that the ISP provider can target you with adverts. Sounds exactly like having an unremovable virus to me
Currently it is only a 'trial' but you can almost put your mortgage on it being a standard ''feature'' for new customers. One in which you would have to beg the ISP provider to opt out of
Let's hope other ISP's don't follow suit
I woe the day when I am trying to go to a site only to be bombarded with ads from the ISP ...
"You will be re-directed shortly to your chosen page. In the meantime you may be interested in the new game/book/food/gadget/car/bike ..." blardy blah"
Horrible
BT are running a trial version of Webwise which spys on your surfing activites so that the ISP provider can target you with adverts. Sounds exactly like having an unremovable virus to me
Currently it is only a 'trial' but you can almost put your mortgage on it being a standard ''feature'' for new customers. One in which you would have to beg the ISP provider to opt out of
Let's hope other ISP's don't follow suit
I woe the day when I am trying to go to a site only to be bombarded with ads from the ISP ...
"You will be re-directed shortly to your chosen page. In the meantime you may be interested in the new game/book/food/gadget/car/bike ..." blardy blah"
Horrible