CNet has an article that discusses the orgins of the word spyware, and how companies like Claria continue to thrive and make money.
I don't know what else to say about it. I'm tired. I'm just glad that people are speaking out more and more about spyware, adware, malware, whatever you want to call it...
This is a great detail to notice, but why has the major media not reported it? I can't find a single instance. THAT is shocking.