Sometimes they are the only place that has downloads that I need. Are they 'pirates'?
There are a number of companies going by that name. Can you provide a link to the one you are referring to?
http://en.softonic.com/s/carbon-copy-cloner-10.7:mac
Sorry, Softonic..
Why can't you download Carbon Copy Cloner directly from the developer
Mike Bombich?
I am giving an example as requested above. Bombich did have the version of CCC I needed but there have been times in the past when developers no longer have older versions of software I needed. I couldn't think of a recent time that happened, but still want to know if softonic is the new piratebay.
Can a moderator correct the spelling error in the title of this string, please? S/B Softonic, not Softronic
Not exactly, but like some other software download sites like
CNet, they may use '
installers' loaded with adware. Googling ‘
Softonic safe’ will give you an earful.