Hi Chris: Do you not have control over who can include your software on their webpages?
David, thanks for that article. I learned a lot about those freeware sites that I didn't know. I'm surprised that they get away with some of the stuff that they are doing. Kevin Huber On 7/14/15, Chris Grabowski via Talk <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > What Dave says is true. > We have seen some file repository sites wrap Window-eyes for Office in their > junk ware installer. > I always tell people not to google Window-eyes for office but to go directly > to windoweyesforoffice.com to download the product as we have control of > those files. > > > Window-Eyes Product Support > Ai Squared > 725 Airport North Office Park > Fort Wayne, IN 46825 > (802) 362-3612 > www.aisquared.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: Talk > [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of David Goldfield via Talk > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 10:24 PM > To: [email protected]; Window-Eyes Discussion List > <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: file hippo alternatives that are free that will work with WE. > > Sue, > I have not used FileHippo but I believe it's a repository or collection of > various computer programs. If that's what it is I want to warn you about > being cautious when using sites like this. From what I'm reading, many of > these file collections are now bundling extra software in the installers > which, while not technically a virus, is often considered malware as it can > add toolbars and other unwanted items to your browser. > When I want to get an update for a particular program, I try and go to the > Web site of the developer of the software and download directly from that > site. As an example, if I want to download a demo copy of Window-Eyes onto a > computer I'd make sure that I download it from AISquared's official Web > site, even if a site like Download.com or FileHippo.com claims that they > have a demo of the latest version. > Even while doing that, some developers (not AI Squared) can add this sort of > unwanted software in their installers. I'm not saying you shouldn't do this > or that you shouldn't download from file repositories but please be > cautious. > Personally, I'd avoid those sites like the plague. > Here's a link to a HowtoGeek article talking about the top file repositories > and how they try to force malware on you, including FileHippo. Some of the > language contained in this article is a bit crass and it's not how I'd > choose to write this piece but the information is still valuable. > http://www.howtogeek.com/207692/yes-every-freeware-download-site-is-serving-crapware-heres-the-proof/?PageSpeed=noscript > > David Goldfield, > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Feel free to visit my Web site > www.davidgoldfield.info > > On 7/13/2015 10:08 PM, Sue J Ward via Talk wrote: >> Hello. Since 2010 have been using file hippo once it was really good >> but lately it has been so-so: was wondering has anyone found an >> alternative that have been using to keep their software up to date and >> is easy to use that will work with window eyes? >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Want to place your ad here? >> Advertise on United Online >> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/55a46f1266076f116ee1st02vuc >> _______________________________________________ >> Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the >> author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. >> >> For membership options, visit >> http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/david.goldfield%40outlook.com. >> For subscription options, visit >> http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com >> List archives can be found at >> http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author > and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/cgrabowski%40aisquared.com. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author > and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/huber.kevin7%40gmail.com. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. 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