Yahoo and Adobe get it on!

Discussion in 'Yahoo' started by Henny, Nov 26, 2005.

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  1. #1
    Just downloaded the latest Reader for Acrobat, interesting it is now bundled with the yahoo search bar! Smart move by yahoo.
     
    Henny, Nov 26, 2005 IP
  2. Dekker

    Dekker Peon

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    #2
    macromedia is bundled with it as well now
     
    Dekker, Nov 26, 2005 IP
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    #3
    google is the only search bar for me

    the others are so bloated
     
    Entelarust, Nov 26, 2005 IP
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    cagintranet Well-Known Member

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    #4
    its been like that for some time now...for both flash and y toolbar.

    working at an IT helpdesk we see this stuff installed on everyone's pcs. its horrible.
     
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  5. Edz

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    The big companies just don't care anymore about us computer users by letting that spyware piggybank with their software:mad:
     
    Edz, Nov 26, 2005 IP
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  6. Dekker

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    you have an option to opt out right before install...just uncheck it
     
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  7. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    #7

    I agree, it's kinda sleezy.
     
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    adobe owns macromedia, that's why flash is there
     
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    Thanks for the info, didn't know about that. Was already looking for another alternative to read pdf files.
     
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    As I am neither a fan of Yahoo or Adobe [only because they cost me an arm and a leg for photoshop], I see this is a unholy matrimony of devastative consequences.

    Or maybe that's the 4am talking....
     
    Cyrus255, Nov 27, 2005 IP
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    Assailant Banned

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    yahoo and adobe seem to like partnering with other companies lately.
     
    Assailant, Dec 14, 2005 IP