Could serving ads to desktop applications really work? Will it not be annoying to the user? Well SpiceWorks launched a software product that monitors networks. Not only does this product have a simple download, it's free. And how does their company sustain and make some cash? By serving Google ads.

The administration console of SpiceWorks actually has Google ads. When the software is being utilized by the administrator, ads display for the specific item they are looking at, whether it be a printer, scanner, or other device.

Do you think this will work? And will the ads get in the way of your network monitoring? They are off to the side, in their own little area, not obstructive, and do aid in making the software free to use. What do you think? Drop a comment.

[via c|net]