Activity for August 31

Review - jv16 PowerTools 2009
1.9.0.492 Beta 2 (Dec 10, 2008)

This is one of my favorite tools when cleaning up messes made by some of the people whose computers I take care of. The price is comfortably low as well. I appreciate the continued improvement of this product.
Review - Google Chrome for Windows
0.2.149.27 Beta (Sep 3, 2008)

First, Google has changed the ToS/EULA so that it no longer reads like their Google Apps service. The language now reads:

"11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services."

This language is also retroactive to all previous downloads.

I now know why they purchased GreenBorder, and I think they made a good buy. A default sandboxed browser is the next step in end-user security. Even though it's not perfect and can be circumvented by the end user it still helps with drive-by download issues.

I have found two bugs, both of which will be forwarded to Google. Using my laptop's touchpad scroll function, I am able to scroll down but not up. This is limited to Chrome and works in IE7, IE8b2, FF3, and Opera 9.5.

Second, the page resize method is not helpful as it resizes text but not graphics. Holding Control and rolling the mouse wheel up increases font size but does not increase graphic size, leaving gaps in pages between graphic elements.

The browser imports the bookmarks and settings from whichever program you downloaded it with. It would be better to allow a choice (no import, import from x or y, import from both x and y and eliminate duplicates).

This is a good start for what should become a good browser over time. I like what I see and hope it continues to improve.
Review - Norton Removal Tool for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
2008.0.3.13 (Mar 19, 2008)

This little piece of software has saved me from hours of boring work ripping Norton products from computers. Isn't it ironic that Norton's best product is the one you use to remove other Norton products from some unlucky chap's computer?
Review - cFosSpeed
4.07 Build 1380 Test (Dec 21, 2007)

I have encountered no problems with this build. It is stable and works just as well as the others.

As for the poster immediately below... If you are going to waste peoples' bandwidth with such a pointless post devoid of any information, don't waste our time. What bugs do you notice? What issues are you having a problem with? Be specific, or begone.
Review - Kaspersky Anti-Virus
7.0.1.255 Beta (Oct 30, 2007)

This program still alters NTFS ObjectIDs, thus increasing chkdsk times to a ridiculous level. Kaspersky has failed to address the situation yet again; instead, they are making us wait for v8 for any sort of program fix and will probably not provide a tool for removing iSwift-generated tags.

Unacceptable, Kaspersky. I've spent hours with SpinRite removing your fluff from systems. Boo.
Comment - Apple's annual iPod Refresh event confirmed
7.0.1.255 Beta (Aug 31, 2009 - 5:03 PM)

I'd still like to see a built-in FM/HD Radio receiver. A microphone would definitely be nice and I can't wait to see if that makes the list this time.
Comment - Amazon buys customer-focused Zappos for $880 million
7.0.1.255 Beta (Jul 22, 2009 - 8:35 PM)

I am not sure what to think of this, and will have to see how it plays out long-term. Zappos is one of only a handful of places I can order shoes from in my size, and they've always been fast to ship with a helpful free return shipping policy.
Comment - Rumors gel around a possible BlackBerry Storm sequel
7.0.1.255 Beta (Apr 9, 2009 - 8:42 AM)

Storm 2 with Wifi? It definitely won't be on Verizon, or the Wifi will be crippled if it is.
Comment - AT&T's unionized workers poised to strike, with a ringtone to remind them
7.0.1.255 Beta (Apr 9, 2009 - 8:17 AM)

With all due respect, Foxfyre...

I never said DSL was an alternative. There is no DSL in my area. The only three possibilities for internet service in my area are dial-up, cable, and satellite. Dial-up is too slow for my wife to manage her business when she is working at home. Satellite internet is exorbitantly expensive given the cable alternative. This leaves cable as the only viable choice.

AT&T Landline + long distance is $60 a month in my region, as of the last time I priced it (November 08). Comcast's VoIP service is $40 a month after the sale is over. Vonage is $25 a month year-round. So, do the math:

AT&T landline & long distance + Comcast internet/tv = $185 a month
AT&T Everything (you quoted $45) + Comcast internet/tv = $170 per month
Comcast total bundle (internet/tv/phone) = $165 per month
Vonage + Comcast internet/tv) = $150 per month.

Which do you think I'm going to pick? I might not meet your nebulous standards for an intelligent person (nor would I want to, from what I've seen of your replies in this thread), but I'm definitely not stupid when it comes to money.
Comment - AT&T's unionized workers poised to strike, with a ringtone to remind them
7.0.1.255 Beta (Apr 8, 2009 - 8:26 AM)

Ok, so I forgot to say that I am a cable customer who lives far enough out that DSL isn't even an option. Nice flame; you're a legend in your own mind.