Here is about one of the most definitive and comprhensive sites with more than a few tons of info on security,privacyand spyware you could ever want.... tells it like it is and names the names even the programs... lol.. even found out my soundblaster live is a built in spy ... and I paid for that trash to.... have 2 of them suckers... if you use AIM or ICQ be perpared for an eyeopener... has more info than you would belive possible on just about any type privacy,spyware or whatever you can name.... even links to sites for "fixes" to eliminate the trash that programs such as AIM and ICQ install...... and thye woirk.. I use both of them and alos am beta testing AIM and the fixes eleiminate all the add banners and etc form them with no adverse effects to the porgrams.... check it out.. will prove way more than just worthwhile.......... http://cexx.org/adware.htm Chuck... in Ok UNSUBSCRIBE by sending email to triadtechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the Subject field. To VIEW/CHANGE your subscription status go to //www.freelists.org/webpage/triadtechtalk