Moderators rridgely Posted December 31, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 31, 2007 I think cnet is actually doing something pretty cool with these: windows starter kit: http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-983583...tag=dlblog-post security starter kit: http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-983564...html?tag=fd_hed They are actually helping to embrace the idea that you can take windows and make it completely functional without buying any additional software. There are a couple of stinkers on there(pop up blocker?) and some programs I like better for the tasks but overall its pretty good. I also have a similar thing going on my site: http://internetrotsyourbrain.com/rridgely/freesoftware.htm Oh and I'm back from the short trip I took(obviously) and I'm going to try and start posting more soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted December 31, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 31, 2007 Not bad altogether, although I'd swap out a few apps they mentioned for a rival app instead - just a personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I personally don't prefer those type of "All in one packets". Unless they contain apps, that i really would use. They are quite good for "beginners", though. Path Copy TeraCopy Unlocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted January 1, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 1, 2008 They are quite good for "beginners", though. That's what I thought too. However for those of use in the know will of course know to choose our decided apps separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldor Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I dont use Firefox or Thunderbird. Until the version after gran paradiso FF doesnt compete with IE7 on Vista for default security features. I do use Paint.net, OpenOffice and 7-zip. They didnt mention Notepad++, ffdshow, imgburn or CCleaner. I allow myself to pay for two things - one the OS, and two, AnyDVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPower Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Disappointing to see RAM cleaners still being recommended They didnt mention Notepad++, ffdshow, imgburn or CCleaner.CCleaner was listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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