Saturday, 13 September 2008

Task 4 - Downloading Tools

The first program I thought I might try was Glooton, but because the website was entirely in french, and hence I really had no idea what I was downloading, I decided to try out Copernic instead. I've never heard of a program like this, so it was a new experience for me, but I also don't think I'll use it again. It is very clever and if I were looking for something to search the net so accurately then I might, but I don't do this frequently, and when I do, I'm embarrassed to say I use Google. I like the layout of Copernic but I found all the category options very overwhelming. It seems a little gimmicky to me, it's unnecessary, especially as a download. Why can't this tool be available as an online service? Kind of like Meebo is for chat programs.

The next application I'm trying is WebCopier "Trial Version" and can I ask straight up, why has it asked for my internet connection information? I'm curious.. Second why is it linked to Internet Explorer? I don't use internet Explorer. I don't like to encourage Microsoft, so I use Mozilla or Opera. And I recommend these tools to anyone.
This tool is interesting. It'll be interesting to use when I'm not in range of the internet. However I have portal internet (a little usb dongle) which I run my internet off, and so it's rare that I'm out of range. I also have a great 'roaming' download limit. I'm not too sure how often I will use this, but perhaps in a year or two ;) but I definately won't be buying this program.

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