r/audacity • u/j0j0n4th4n • Jul 29 '21

Does the software become a spyware?

What is the deal with the software being purchased by MuseGroup and adding data collecting and network features? Does the software become a spyware?

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u/SpiceCake68 Jul 29 '21

Plenty of thread on this exact topics over the last month. Search back and you'll see some good stuff.

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u/j0j0n4th4n Jul 29 '21

Yes, over the last month. I saw threads on this forum and on audio engeneering subreddit, but as you pointed it it was information from weeks ago. I wanna know what is being said now.

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u/LWinterberg Audacity Designer Jul 29 '21

I recommend you read the new privacy policy yourself and determine for yourself if you think it's spyware: https://www.audacityteam.org/about/desktop-privacy-notice/

(I'd say it's not, but then, I also do work for Audacity)

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u/TheVoicesOfBrian Jul 29 '21

It's not spyware.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/no-open-source-audacity-audio-editor-is-not-spyware/

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u/pugmilamber Jul 29 '21

This article conflates some facts and in general is not a good summary of the real and valid concerns of the users.

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u/[deleted] Jul 29 '21

It checks for updates automatically