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OpenCandy - addware - why

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:33 am
by Bye_cycle
When I first got Yowindow I felt it was the greatest invention since hot apple pie with icecream. :Yahoo!: I noticed that this latest version has OpenCandy (Addware). I remember seeing in the first version that you may be adding adware. Personally I don't have a big issue with adware, IF I do mean IF, the Free version is down loaded, you need to cover your expenses. I chose at the time to by two keys fully expecting to never see any adware. :oops:
I will not install any further new versions until OpenCandy is removed from the paid for version. :x If you want to charge me another $20, fine, I LIKE your software that much. :-)
If you ask why do I dislike OpenCandy so much, it simple, it's addware. =@ They may start out with good idea's, but the little disclaimer that says, "We can change the rules with no notice" means I will NEVER EVER trust adware, plus it is so easy to hack. :evil:
PLEASE remove the adware, don't ruin a tremendous program. :friends:

Re: OpenCandy - addware - why

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:10 pm
by mark2010
Hello,
What OpenCandy? A week ago I installed the latest version 2.0 build 441 and coudn't find such adware. Moreover it was to be for limited version only. My Yowindow runs perfectly so far. :D
All the best
Marek

Re: OpenCandy - addware - why

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:07 pm
by Bye_cycle
If you would read your License Agreement, at the very bottom:

B. OpenCandy End User License Agreement
This installer uses the OpenCandy network to recommend other software you may find valuable during the installation of this software. OpenCandy collects NON-personally identifiable information about this installation and the recommendation process. Collection of this information ONLY occurs during this installation and the recommendation process; in accordance with OpenCandy's Privacy Policy, available at http://www.opencandy.com/privacy-policy.