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Whois Softonic?
#36532 10/20/15 01:50 PM
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Sometimes they are the only place that has downloads that I need. Are they 'pirates'?

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Re: Whois Softonic?
slolerner #36537 10/20/15 02:44 PM
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There are a number of companies going by that name. Can you provide a link to the one you are referring to?


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Virtual1 #36545 10/20/15 07:56 PM
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http://en.softonic.com/s/carbon-copy-cloner-10.7:mac

Sorry, Softonic..


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slolerner #36553 10/20/15 09:37 PM
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Why can't you download Carbon Copy Cloner directly from the developer Mike Bombich?


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Re: Whois Softonic?
joemikeb #36560 10/21/15 01:41 AM
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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

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Re: Whois Softonic?
slolerner #36568 10/21/15 03:17 PM
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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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