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darbacour

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reply to Sabre
Re: Tough

said by Sabre See Profile :

This is entirely true.

However, bear in mind that the Google toolbar comes pre-checked with a LOT of common software. While forced opt-out software is indeed a choice, it's the kind of loaded choice that often seems like foistware.

Is it a choice? Yes, but it often doesn't feel that way.
Absolutely TRUE.

A few years ago, I had a CrapCast tech accidentally install the Google toolbar when he updated my Java to run a speed-test at DSL Reports.

Damn I was hot until I realized Java updates always come with the wonderful offer of a stupid Google toolbar pre-checked and being a CrapCast tech I couldn't possibly expect him to be smart enough to uncheck it.
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