meyerweb
Sorry but I deleted your post.
There are plenty of discussion threads about CNET's new Installer, and you can read more about it here;
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-12543_102-539625/cnet-installer-facts-benefits-detrements-and-discussion/?tag=contentBody;threadListing
Sorry, but comments such as "spammers" and "Nigerian scams" is inaccurate, and such comments need to be modified.
Mark

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