Orange Computers sell software on their Web site.They have a policy of putting secret software on their clients computers when they install the actual software which they purchase from Orange Computers.This secret software calls out to other Web sites to send banner ads and other unsolicited material to the user.This secret software is ________.

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The secret software installed by Orange Computers sounds like spyware because it is secretly installed without the knowledge or consent of the user and performs unwanted actions such as sending unsolicited material. It is also worth noting that spyware is generally considered illegal.

Orange Computers Sell Software on Their Web Site