This thread rang a bell about a similar one on the xbbn list, and I dug=20
it up and extracted this link:

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https://cbsi.secure.force.com/CBSi/articles/FAQ/CNET-Download-com-Installer=
-FAQ?template=3Dtemplate_cnetdownload&referer=3Ddownload.cnet.com>

It discusses the new "features" that cnet downloader added, and claims=20
that all downloads have an alternate direct link, and also that "y ou=20
also have the option to turn off the Installer for the whole site,=20
though you do currently need to have a CNET account and be logged in to=20
take advantage of that feature."

Joe W



On 10/31/2013 11:06 PM, John Ferrell wrote:
> CNET burned me a couple of times by adding in mischief's with legitimate
> freeware/shareware.
> If I cannot get it from the host website or Sourceforge I don't need it.
>
> Some otherwise reliable vendors are coupling junk with their products.
> Oracle tried to  install the ASK search engine & toolbar with an update.
> Bing is another frequent nuisance.
> On 10/31/2013 1:59 PM, Carl Denk wrote:
>> I have a similar but not near as bad experience with several downloads
>> from "CNET" a few months ago, try to stay very distant from there since.


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www.stillwatereng.net

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