is Google toolbar really a spyware

it is mentioned here. scroll down to no.6

http://www.google-watch.org/bigbro.html

is it really that dangerous

 

In a word no. Most users won't or shouldn't turn on advanced features anyway, unless you are a webdeveloper looking for PR numbers.

And feel free to block google cookies, the site still works.

That should settle most of the questions. As for the autoupdate, put on a packet sniffer on it, and you will see nothing malicious is being transmited.

 

Good Call Jayk