We know because they are still around. A service like theirs won't last long if they go around using their product to spread malware of any kind. We also know because one can scan for malware quite easily to check and be sure. One can even scan using an application other than one they distribute. It really isn't in their interest to risk the wrath of the collective internet for some quick gain. They have been around for a long time and have maintained a great reputation. Social media and the various tech blogs are quick to spread the word when scams disguised as legitimate services appear or when well established services mess up. It only took a couple of hours for virtual riots to start up when Drop Box made a small, poorly thought out change to their service agreement and that was just something that had the potential to be a problem, not something that they actually had used to screw their users over, and the nature of the internet means that potential users of an application or s ervice can easily look for controversy since information on such events never go away. One just has to do a little research to find whatever information is floating around out there.
Why do they give their service away? Why does NVDA give away their application? Why does any freeware provider give their application or service away? There are lots of reasons. Just because they don't charge users doesn't mean they don't bring in any income. They offer a pro service, though I don't know what extras that premium provides. They likely get some income through sponsorship from some of those whose applications they offer. Regards, Chris From: isaac Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 3:36 AM To: Chris ; sandra fouts ; gwmicro Subject: Re: adobe flash how do we know ninite is not installing spiware, and why do they give away there service ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris To: sandra fouts ; gwmicro Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 2:28 AM Subject: Re: adobe flash This is one of the many reasons I use Ninite to install and update as many applications as possible. None of the hidden extras that nobody really wants. So many installers are getting sneakier and sneakier about slipping things in, often without asking and sometimes with no way to skip them other than to let them install and then go through the hassle of uninstalling. Truly annoying. I am so thankful for Ninite and I wish they would add even more applications to their list of options. Regards, Chris From: sandra fouts Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 12:14 AM To: gwmicro Subject: adobe flash Hi. You ever feel like your computer goes to fast for you? I was updating adobe flash player which I hate. Before I could stop it, it snuck google krome on me. I had to go in and uninstall it. Beware. If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
