[perfume]

Some times on the fringes of popular news lies something that goes unnoticed! softpedia.com, a reputed download site has removed Comodo products from it's list. Thought this news would have some bearing as softpedia rarely comes out with news items (as to why Comodo was removed), i request you to read this article posted by softpedia.com: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Comod...a-110169.shtml

[Phantom010]

Well, I guess there's always a risk in using free software. Comodo clearly demonstrates it, like many others. Free software developers have to get paid somehow...

[hrlow2]

I'm still using an older version(2.4) of the Comodo Personal Firewall.Saved it to a USB drive long ago and gets installed on all my machines.
No adware, spyware, nothing but plain straight firewall.

[Gizzy]

It doesn't bother me since I just uncheck those boxes so no adware gets installed with it for me.

But a lot of people do just skip past those options and install it without knowing.

I could use the older 2.4 version but I like the defense+ HIPS in the newer comodo versions.

Also If you look at Softpedia though they consider AVG paid/free and Avira free as adware too.

[perfume]

Dear Sniper,
Nice to see your post. An intelligent practice you followed in taking a backup of the firewall onto an Usb drive!

Dear Gizzy,
Just clicking next,next without looking, tricks many folks into downloading unwanted software(if i may put it so)! EULA's are another headache! That's where softpedia does all the hard work for you. They are upfront about what they consider as adware and set their own parameters. Sort of,take it or leave it policy and i admire them for it! Real no nonsense guys!

[Elvandil]

Like Phantom010 says, they need to get paid somehow. I really have no problem with the recent practice by many people (Googls, Adobe, and many other reputable people do it, too) of including adware and toolbars in the installers. They get some kickback from the advertizers and even freeware has site rentals to pay and other expenses. The good guys always leave the option there to uncheck boxes if you don't want the stuff. That is just one of the prices that we pay for free software.

People who just "click through" are among my best customers - they call and ask, "Where did that come from?" when it was clearly spelled out on one of the screens and wasn't even in fine print. Even if they don't read the whole EULA, you would think that they could at least read the installer screens.

[perfume]

Originally Posted by Elvandil

Like Phantom010 says, they need to get paid somehow. I really have no problem with the recent practice by many people (Googls, Adobe, and many other reputable people do it, too) of including adware and toolbars in the installers. They get some kickback from the advertizers and even freeware has site rentals to pay and other expenses. The good guys always leave the option there to uncheck boxes if you don't want the stuff. That is just one of the prices that we pay for free software.

People who just "click through" are among my best customers - they call and ask, "Where did that come from?" when it was clearly spelled out on one of the screens and wasn't even in fine print. Even if they don't read the whole EULA, you would think that they could at least read the installer screens.

Dear Elvandil,
There are no freebies out there! People see but don't look!

[Rich-M]

Originally Posted by Elvandil

Like Phantom010 says, they need to get paid somehow. I really have no problem with the recent practice by many people (Googls, Adobe, and many other reputable people do it, too) of including adware and toolbars in the installers. They get some kickback from the advertizers and even freeware has site rentals to pay and other expenses. The good guys always leave the option there to uncheck boxes if you don't want the stuff. That is just one of the prices that we pay for free software.

People who just "click through" are among my best customers - they call and ask, "Where did that come from?" when it was clearly spelled out on one of the screens and wasn't even in fine print. Even if they don't read the whole EULA, you would think that they could at least read the installer screens.

Well I am well known for having a problem with that because so many clueless users just go on installing toolbar after useless toolbar and many of these are doorways to spyware invitation. So everyone use this free stuff at your own risk and realize that in your search for what so many "feel they are entitled to" there are risks. That is why I buy my programs if they are worth owning.

[RootbeaR]

Originally Posted by Rich-M

Well I am well known for having a problem with that because so many clueless users just go on installing toolbar after useless toolbar and many of these are doorways to spyware invitation. So everyone use this free stuff at your own risk and realize that in your search for what so many "feel they are entitled to" there are risks. That is why I buy my programs if they are worth owning.

Most peoples thinking is bass ackwards nowadays.

Pay through the nose for MS Office then want free anti-virus.

Anti-virus would be more important to me.

If the budget is tight, after buying anti-virus, I would scrimp on the office apps and/or get OpenOffice.

Want free anti-virus, get Linux.

[jumbo 1]

Is there a reason to be Worried Here ..??? I use Comodo Pro Free firewall and I haven't had any problems up to now...!!, are there problems lurking here in the background using this product ..??? if there is I would like to change My Firewall to something else..!!! whatever is as good ..???.

Cheers,

Jumbo 1

[perfume]

Originally Posted by jumbo 1

Is there a reason to be Worried Here ..??? I use Comodo Pro Free firewall and I haven't had any problems up to now...!!, are there problems lurking here in the background using this product ..??? if there is I would like to change My Firewall to something else..!!! whatever is as good ..???.

Cheers,

Jumbo 1

Dear jumbo 1,
Online Armour (free version,perhaps)?website :http://www.tallemu.com/

[Gizzy]

Originally Posted by jumbo 1

Is there a reason to be Worried Here ..??? I use Comodo Pro Free firewall and I haven't had any problems up to now...!!, are there problems lurking here in the background using this product ..??? if there is I would like to change My Firewall to something else..!!! whatever is as good ..???.

Cheers,

Jumbo 1

You don't really need to worry you could just uncheck the toolbars when you install comodo but if you installed it without unchecking the boxes during installalation you should still be fine since softpedia also considers AVG paid and Norton internet security as adware. (that applies to the users that say this is what you get with free software )

I'm still currently using Comodo and am happy with it but if you are still worried and would like to switch then I agree with perfume's choice, online armor is a great firewall,

if you never tried it before then you never know you may like it more than comodo.

Your choice.
maybe you'll get more comments on this.

[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by Phantom010

Well, I guess there's always a risk in using free software. Comodo clearly demonstrates it, like many others. Free software developers have to get paid somehow...

I would not say it was a risk
a toolbar or changing your search page is not going to make your pc blow up ( i think )
Nearly every free program seems to have an added extra
Just read the screens before you start clicking next

[hrlow2]

And lots of the free stuff by big name places are as good as the pay for versions.
The difference is just a few extras are disabled. For their required use,they are fine.

[Phantom010]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

I would not say it was a risk
a toolbar or changing your search page is not going to make your pc blow up ( i think )
Nearly every free program seems to have an added extra
Just read the screens before you start clicking next

By risks, I'm also referring to adware or spyware...