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> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Jose Da Silva
> Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 8:17 PM
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Subject: Re: [OT] QST - calling all hams...
> 
> On October 3, 2005 07:05 am, gacrowell@micron.com wrote:
> > RealPlayer is a virus.  Isn't there an alternative RM player out
> > there?
> 
> Most people remember to clear cookies out of the browser, but don't 
> realize this has it's version of cookies too.
> There is an option where you can turn-off realplayer cookies.
> 
> > For that matter Quicktime is too; as far as I can tell you now must
> > install iTunes to get QT.
> 
> I don't think you could call it a virus for the reason that 
> you need to 
> install iTunes.  You'll need to brush up on your dictionary 
> definition 
> for what viruses are, and neither of these appear to be that, AFAIK.
> 
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For the sarcasm impaired, I meant that the advertising, extra install
crap, nagging, take-over all extensions, uninstall rodeo, and general
inconvenience of all of this type of software just isn't worth the
effort.  In my book, that makes it just as undesirable as any 'virus'.

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