JMB
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I got a new computer with Vista Home Premium, and one of the programs that came pre-installed is eSobi v2. I did a google search, and it says it collects information from the 'net and aggregates it as well as RSS reader aggregation. My question is, is this "spyware" or something that phishes for my information?
Is it "safe" to keep on my computer, or should I uninstall it?
It could be a legit program that speeds up internet searches, but I am not sure.
Can anyone enlighten me on this?
thanx |
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Name Game
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March 27th, @10:53AM
| Did you buy an Acer with eSobi v2.0 Lite trial (90days) ?
eSobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web Information management. ESobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web information management. This software equipped with the powerful RSS Aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. This software equipped with the powerful RSS aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. With 18 regional default channels to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. With 18 regional channels default to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. eSobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. ESobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. In addition, Keyword Proposition organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. In addition, Proposition Keyword organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. eSobi Document Clipping comes handy for users to edit saved articles and export the edited work to share with friends and family. Clipping eSobi document comes handy for users to edit articles saved and export the edited work to share with friends and family. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional. |
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Name Game
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Zap the Crap on a New Windows PC
»www.pcworld.com/article/id,13137···cle.html
Chosen by Acer on all Windows-Based Notebook and Desktop PCs
Starting from March of 2008, all Acer windows-based notebook and desktop PCs sold worldwide will incorporate eSobi Lite v2.0, the personal global news center, pre-installed.
»www.pr-inside.com/print488452.htm
The other preinstalled Acer programmes usually are;
Acer Arcade
Acer eData Security Management
Acer eLock Management
Acer Empowering Technology
Acer eNet Management
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer eSettings Management
Acer GridVista
Acer Mobility Center Plugin
Acer Tour
run msconfig or download autoruns from microsoft.com
these will allow you to still have the programs but you can tell them not to load on startup - so you have the best of both worlds
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JMB
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| Thanks, Name Game, yes, it's an ACER with all those pre-installed programs, most of which I'll probably never use.
I'll use MSCONFIG to stop them from loading on startup, but the thing that caused a red flag to me was the eSobi "partners" page that said "Generous 25% sales commission for having product list on your website "...this sounds like they are spammers to me, but then again, that's just me being paraniod. 
...or I could just use WinPatrol to stop them from loading, and help shorten bootup time. |
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JMB
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said by Name Game  :Did you buy an Acer with eSobi v2.0 Lite trial (90days) ? eSobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web Information management. ESobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web information management. This software equipped with the powerful RSS Aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. This software equipped with the powerful RSS aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. With 18 regional default channels to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. With 18 regional channels default to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. eSobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. ESobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. In addition, Keyword Proposition organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. In addition, Proposition Keyword organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. eSobi Document Clipping comes handy for users to edit saved articles and export the edited work to share with friends and family. Clipping eSobi document comes handy for users to edit articles saved and export the edited work to share with friends and family. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional. ...Funny, in one of your posts, all the statements were repeated twice?  |
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Name Game
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March 27th, @04:44PM
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I was typing it all in the powder room and there is a echo in here. |
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