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Posted By: slolerner Whois Softonic? - 10/20/15 01:50 PM
Sometimes they are the only place that has downloads that I need. Are they 'pirates'?
Posted By: Virtual1 Re: Whois Softonic? - 10/20/15 02:44 PM
There are a number of companies going by that name. Can you provide a link to the one you are referring to?
Posted By: slolerner Re: Whois Softonic? - 10/20/15 07:56 PM
http://en.softonic.com/s/carbon-copy-cloner-10.7:mac

Sorry, Softonic..
Posted By: joemikeb Re: Whois Softonic? - 10/20/15 09:37 PM
Why can't you download Carbon Copy Cloner directly from the developer Mike Bombich?
Posted By: slolerner Re: Whois Softonic? - 10/21/15 01:41 AM
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
Posted By: alternaut Re: Whois Softonic? - 10/21/15 03:17 PM
Originally Posted By: slolerner
Are they 'pirates'?

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.
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