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#1 OFFLINE   rridgely

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 02:20 AM

I think cnet is actually doing something pretty cool with these:

windows starter kit:
http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-983583...tag=dlblog-post

security starter kit:
http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-983564...html?tag=fd_hed

They are actually helping to embrace the idea that you can take windows and make it completely functional without buying any additional software. There are a couple of stinkers on there(pop up blocker?) and some programs I like better for the tasks but overall its pretty good.

I also have a similar thing going on my site:
http://internetrotsy...reesoftware.htm

Oh and I'm back from the short trip I took(obviously) and I'm going to try and start posting more soon. :D

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 03:48 AM

Not bad altogether, although I'd swap out a few apps they mentioned for a rival app instead - just a personal choice.
Complexity of incoherent design.

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 09:45 PM

I personally don't prefer those type of "All in one packets". Unless they contain apps, that i really would use. They are quite good for "beginners", though.

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Posted 01 January 2008 - 02:20 AM

View PostCeeCee, on Dec 31 2007, 03:45 PM, said:

They are quite good for "beginners", though.
That's what I thought too. However for those of use in the know will of course know to choose our decided apps separately.
Complexity of incoherent design.

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Posted 02 January 2008 - 12:47 AM

I dont use Firefox or Thunderbird. Until the version after gran paradiso FF doesnt compete with IE7 on Vista for default security features.

I do use Paint.net, OpenOffice and 7-zip. They didnt mention Notepad++, ffdshow, imgburn or CCleaner.

I allow myself to pay for two things - one the OS, and two, AnyDVD.

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Posted 02 January 2008 - 04:53 AM

Disappointing to see RAM cleaners still being recommended :rolleyes:

View PostCaldor, on Jan 2 2008, 12:47 AM, said:

They didnt mention Notepad++, ffdshow, imgburn or CCleaner.
CCleaner was listed.