From: l@oocom.netb   
      
    wrote in message   
   news:p61d555tpnsj2u7dhq9qdo46q1uf9g9s6r@4ax.com...   
   > Dont buy LG DVD drives.   
   >   
   > They now have AD-Ware built into the firmware. LG drives now come with   
   > a ad ware type program called "bluebird" built into the firmware that   
   > creates a virtual drive that auto installs a burning program to your   
   > PC and directs your browser to the LG webpage. Insidious.   
   > Read about it here at Newegg in the comments.   
   >   
   > http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16827136167   
      
      
   It's true and it is annoying, but there is a removal tool:   
      
   http://www.msfn.org/board//index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=135300   
      
   I bought a LG and just removed the bluebird thing.  It was the best price on   
   a dvd burner.  Not too much trouble to remove (but you have to register at   
   the MSN forum to download).   
      
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