Computerworld: Symantec settles adware dispute with Hotbar Computerworld: Symantec settles adware dispute with Hotbar

In an article in Computerworld titled "Symantec settles adware dispute with Hotbar", Symantec appears to be settling a lawsuit where it was claimed that they inaccurately classified software from Hotbar as adware.

One problem I see is the use of litigation to get around software designed to remove adware. Yes, it ultimately costs the adware companies money from lost sales. But that is, of course, the purpose of adware removal software - to remove the ******* stuff. If this is a trend, then I forsee a major headache for all of us computer users who use adware removal programs to cleanup our computers from all the adware that is hidden there without our permission or knowledge. At least with Hotbar, its installation isn't hidden, as it is for so much of adware. But also, from the article, it is likely that Hotbar doesn't disclose everything that its software does.