Don't download stuff from here ...

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by napalmique, Mar 2, 2011.

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Should sites like that be allowed on the internet ?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  1. #1
    Hi guys,

    I just stumbled into a site that I wouldn't advice anyone to download software from.

    They repacked popular open source software with an adware infected installer that first installs their adware then downloads the software you actually wanted to install.

    It's funny that they even have a McAfee badge. As long as you promise you don't download anything, give it a look and tell me if I'm wrong !

    I am not going to link to that site here, as I do not advise you to click, I will instead link, with your permission, to some posts I wrote on my blog.

    Please find more details here(screenshots and videos included):
    http://twisterblogsat.blogspot.com/2011/02/attention-downloaddirectcom-adwarized.html
    http://twisterblogsat.blogspot.com/2011/02/mcafee-are-you-for-real.html
     
    napalmique, Mar 2, 2011 IP
  2. simonmathew

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    What is the problem? They are providing software free then what we need else? In fact, they give the option, if you don't want to install then choose that option.
     
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  3. napalmique

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    What option do you mean ? What software is free anyway, and can be downloaded in their clean version ....
     
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    I only download software directly from the publisher; or a website like cnet.com or zdnet.com
     
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  5. napalmique

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    My point exactly!
     
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  6. boundlessmartin

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    Thanks for the info buddy.
     
    boundlessmartin, Mar 19, 2011 IP