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   From: mr@sandman.net   
      
   In article ,   
    "Justin"  wrote:   
      
   > I just realized Microsoft is smarter than I.   
   > Think about it.  I am simply too stupid to decide what software to install   
   > on my PC.  Things like the Ask.com toolbar.  Despite unchecking that little   
   > box, Microsoft was kind enough to override my decision and install the   
   > Ask.com toolbar anyway.   
   > Thank you Microsoft!   
   > Thank you Ask!   
   > Thank you Acro Software (makers of CutePDF)!   
   > Grisoft?  Here's a big virtual hug for you too.  Maybe I should just let   
   > Microsoft run my entire machine?   
   >   
   > As proof of my severe lack of intelligence I am posting screenshots.   
   > Here is the installation of CutePDF, as you can see the Ask.com checkbox is   
   > unchecked.   
   > http://www.imagebam.com/image/54b9c2116635395   
      
   Eh, I see three checkboxes in that image, all of them checked. Hitting   
   next on that screen will obviously install this toolbar.   
      
   > Here is IE after the install.   
   > http://www.imagebam.com/image/8dc6fa116635394   
   >   
   > Isn't that great?  Because Ask.com is so awesome it has to be installed   
   > without users' consent.   
      
      
      
      
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