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General Software Discussion / Re: Photo Scanner Software

« Last post by cmpm on May 24, 2009, 07:03 AM »

Look up the model number at hp.com for the software.
If you already have the software, it's hit and miss for other software that will work with your model.
Some are free and some are not.

I had a nice 14 inch flatbed scanner given to me once, but no software. And I couldn't find any that would work for it. The software for it was around $60, almost the price of a new decent scanner. So I never did get the software.

Here's a list, there isn't much.

http://www.google.co...amp;client=firefox-a

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy paste between 2 computers on separate networks?

« Last post by cmpm on May 23, 2009, 02:40 PM »

I don't like all that hot key stuff either.
I'd rather use the mouse if possible.

And I don't see why a data folder for a clipboard program can't be set to share and or synced together like this program that has a data folder-

http://www.luziussch...ltiClipBoardHome.htm

And there are more, some free, some not.

http://www.google.co...amp;client=firefox-a

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy paste between 2 computers on separate networks?

« Last post by cmpm on May 23, 2009, 12:28 PM »

Or put a shortcut to the shared folder where ever you want it. For different types of files. As well as a dedicated shortcut/s to a specific file type and name.

NetworkClipBoard uses a shared folder. I don't know how that would work between two networks though.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Gold Wave Editor Pro-Today Only

« Last post by cmpm on May 23, 2009, 07:18 AM »

http://www.techsuppo...oday-only-may-23.htm

http://www.giveawayo...editor-pro/#comments

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy paste between 2 computers on separate networks?

« Last post by cmpm on May 23, 2009, 06:33 AM »

Yes, you are correct MilesAhead, it is for 32bit only.

http://sourceforge.n...t/projects/ditto-cp/

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy paste between 2 computers on separate networks?

« Last post by cmpm on May 22, 2009, 11:50 AM »

I didn't check that box 'disable receiving clips'.
I just now noticed it, but I'm running a backup on my other computer right now,
so I can't test it again at the moment.
But I will over the weekend and post the results of Ditto and nclip.

I do have Synergy installed and clipx, both running.
So, a fair test would mean shutting down those two I think.

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy paste between 2 computers on separate networks?

« Last post by cmpm on May 22, 2009, 11:45 AM »

All I did was install it on both computers, start it up, and fill in the name of the computer to connect to on each machine in the friends tab.

So just two computers. I just put the name of the computer in, not the address.

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy paste between 2 computers on separate networks?

« Last post by cmpm on May 22, 2009, 03:15 AM »

Yeah, Miles, I used it on my network, not across two networks. Ditto worked fine on my network.

I like NetworkClipboard for the more file types that it will sync.
But I haven't tried that across networks.

Seems Dropbox would be good, it's pretty fast in transfering files of any type, and 2gb free would serve well. Limited to two computers if I recall correctly. For the free version....

Then email and IM's, I would recomend Skype, resource usage is lower then the other IMs I believe.

A few others that are different.

http://www.makeuseof...nal-online-notebook/

http://www.downloads...ote-taking-anywhere/

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy paste between 2 computers on separate networks?

« Last post by cmpm on May 21, 2009, 10:30 PM »

this is for the same network clipboard sharing-

http://lifehacker.co...work-with-beyondcopy

but in the comments was this and it might be what would work
i'm going to try it myself

http://ditto-cp.sourceforge.net/

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What's the Best? / Re: Word document compare?

« Last post by cmpm on May 21, 2009, 06:19 AM »

Adobe Air powered, sharing features, web based or desktop version. Free for personal use.

http://www.textflow.com/

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 18, 2009, 02:39 AM »

Reminds me a bit of when uninstalling some programs, it will pop up a webpage asking why I'm doing it.

That is a direct link to the net from a program, that was not disclosed upon installing.

At least opencandy is not hiding it's dll under another name. And even has a folder with it's name. Though as mentioned. I would not know the name without kartal's thread here.

In searching, i googled a few phrases-

opencandy
opencandy recommendations
opencandy registry entries
opencandy spyware
opencandy adware

No independent articles labeled it as inherently bad.
Though comments were much like here.

I could not find much posted in 2009, most from around November of 2008. OC needs to be more open as well as those that use their technology in my opinion.

Why is it I had to point out what is installed where?
And not OC's webpage.
It wasn't hard to find, which is good.
But I don't know what that dll does.
Nor do I know how to find out.

What exactly is that dll doing in it's own folder as well as other programs, after the install, nothing? Is it waiting on input? Is it sending anything anywhere?

No, Dr apps I don't see you as a tech, as in computer technician.
Unless you are just not saying. Cause you haven't said anything that leads me to think that you know much more then anyone with google and some scanners.

And most troubling is the lack of willingness to disclose the users of OC. If it's so great then why is it not revealed before installs. There's other questions not answered as well.

The fact is, it is software-one file or 20-bundled with another program. Miro and OC are not the same company. That's two software companies, count 'em.

The potential risk of escalating this practice will devastate the software vendors participating in bundling services (there will be more then OC) that sell or recommend (same thing) other products in the install process. Especially without disclosing the facts upfront.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 16, 2009, 08:54 PM »

The only registry entry i could find.
And I think he responded well to most of the questions.
I think some he doesn't know the answer to, which is frustrating on both sides. He is a salesman mostly, not a tech, nothing wrong with that.
Like the webpage is selling OC not every technical aspect of it.

It's the mixing that is happening between sales and users that happens. And sometimes there is friction. I thought he handled my crap well anyway, from what he knows.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 16, 2009, 08:26 PM »

@mouser

this is the file in a 'opencandy' folder
same file in each folder

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 16, 2009, 07:44 PM »

Maybe this is the way of future installs, but it should be disclosed that OC is part of this program before downloading it. IMHO.

btw-

http://www.doubletwi...com/dt/Home/Index.dt

seems like a cool program

And I have found I already have OC on my computer.
From mediacoder and xulplayer. After searching my files.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 16, 2009, 07:41 PM »

After further review. And, Please correct me if I'm wrong.

The program, OC, is being installed with other programs without an opt out of OC option. It reads the registry for recommendations as well as the current install.

No identifiable info of the user is sent to OC's servers.
Is what I've seen so far from reports on the web.

Still, the situation of OC being bundled with a program is a problem when the user is not informed before the install.

Granted it seems harmless, opinions vary on that though.
Perhaps disclosing this extra program being installed, before the actual installing of the program, would help it's progress and trustworthiness.

The OC website explains how but not who is using OC.
From searching the web, there are 3 or 4 programs that I could find using OC in their installers.

The one I tried did not disclose OC in the install till it was already installed-

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General Software Discussion / Re: Cool text tools

« Last post by cmpm on May 16, 2009, 02:00 AM »

i didn't do the banner right-it's blank

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General Software Discussion / Cool text tools

« Last post by cmpm on May 16, 2009, 01:20 AM »

from -

http://www.makeuseof...ip-text-upside-down/

http://www.flipmytext.com/

/ɯoɔ˙ʇxǝʇʎɯdıןɟ˙ʍʍʍ//:dʇʇɥ

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 16, 2009, 12:39 AM »

Is it a download that will install in the computer?
From what I've seen it is.
Probably like one of those update checkers.
What is not being said or addressed speaks.
Is it web based or a program to be installed?

Sure it would be great if it is handled and worked as promised and privacy was actually attainable. The promise of privacy can be over ridden by higher powers.

Yes, welcome, drapps, and set a while. The idea of OC is fine. Making money all around is great, they deserve it, so is users who like the software.

I'm noone, I have nothing to hide on my computer.
But I don't want anyone poking around in it either.

I don't know how OC works.
It sounds like OC inside my computer initiated by OC.
Rather them me submitting my info and get feedback.

Been burned and watched a few fires.
Questions will be asked, especially where people know a few things.

Hope you get the thing in the open soon.
Then it can be tested.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 15, 2009, 10:33 PM »

Open source and freeware publishers recommending other freeware or open source software has nothing to do with sales.

I did not limit the publishers to open source and freeware. Has OC? Open source is one thing and freeware is another. And donations accepted on both.
To which I am not opposed to. Obviously, I'm here, though I haven't donated much.

It is a centralizing of product distribution.
Nothing new, there are distribution sites all over the net.

Why is it sounding different?
Downloads kept track of by a third party-OC.
Recommending more products-based on info gathered from my software

You would be in my computer, to a degree.
Like Google in everything I say on the net.
Doesn't take much to profile a person.

Venture Capital & Capitalism (GASP!)

We are in business to help developers get more visibility and make money, if they chose to do so. It's a key part of enabling our vision of helping developers innovate and create better, more competitive products. By doing so, consumers benefit by having better products available to them. That's our vision. We limit our ability to help developers accomplish this if we can't help them gain visibility and/or make money.

Info is not safe, so someone will pick up on a program I use.
Yeah, I'm sure there are ways to use it in a way I would be bothered by, if not infringed upon. How many publishers' privacy agreements look like gmail's?


Google claims that privacy crap too.
Sent an email to my friends new address.
His email is- me at *****. Not gmail.
Now I get spam from someone named "me".
Tons of it goes in the spam folder on auto.
Never had spam from "me" until I emailed him ONCE.

Index my words on the net, but no indexing of my software on my computer.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 15, 2009, 06:01 PM »

The concept seems to be usable, but it's implementation will be dicey.

@drapps said

What happens when a developer wants to participate (as a publisher or advertiser) in the OpenCandy network

-I check the Hosts file providers to see if a potential developer that wants to participate in OpenCandy is on those lists.

-I check McAfee SiteAdvisor and WoT.

-I check the potential publisher’s and advertiser’s installers using Virus Total.

-I check antispyware forums to see if user’s have any issues with the software.

-I look at the company’s business practices in general.

Adding using/testing the program would be essential.
Or have them tested independently by a number of resources.
I currently have 20 feeds for software.
They all test and run the software themselves and give a review.

I'd be willing to bet each one would give these-

(the awesome apps out there that are still largely undiscovered and thus don't have the download volume it takes to be included on "Top 50" lists)

a chance and test and run. As well as a post on their blogs if they are truly good apps, not even awesome.

DC sets here with open forums for such developers with applications to be discovered. DonationCoder is the most popular site according to a recent article. If exposure is needed there are a few ways to do it here as well as the feeds.

Recommendations based on what I already use......
or based on what someone wants me to use.
Either way, what I use is being monitored for sales.

Let's get it straight, there's a difference between discussing programs and selling them.
I'm not against sales, but the purpose is clear.
And some good programs can be found in this manner.

I don't believe it's spyware or adware but a way to sell.

From the publisher side (those who recommend) a few apps you can check out are MediaCoder, MediaInfo and Startup Manager to see the (high) quality of software they are recommending.

What publisher is recommending these programs for instance?

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 15, 2009, 01:16 PM »

Thanks for the reminder from your earlier post.

The current software outlets are quite sufficient and list the products/applications that are useful to me.

And, well, I would like to see what softwares signup with OC.
So we will see. That will be very revealing I think.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by cmpm on May 15, 2009, 11:13 AM »

I can either super glue my mailbox shut (that is in my front yard).
Or throw the ads away, but wait.
There may be an ad in there I'm interested in, and there has been.

Point being, what is being advertised is as important as how it is being advertised. Since as the daily mail in my front yard (what a waste of paper) can be discarded.

And it seems to me I have opted in without my sayso to many bs mailings. Just by living here. And the county publishing info on my house.

So, if they would ask first if they could mail me some ads that would be nice. But no, I'm here-they know it and I can not stop the junk mail. Just throw it away.

But I don't have to call their phone or respond to them directly.

The US Postal Service doesn't seem to care much.
Except for fraud.

----

OC seems to open their doors to software.

Ok-finally-question! Questions actually.

What are the requirements to be an "opt-in".

Is the software through OC inspected in any way.
Such as Softpedia and MajorGeeks and many others.
What are the standards set to be a part of OC?

The installer issue aside, I'm talking quality and safety.
As well as ad-free operation of the product as discussed.
And full disclosure of info collecting practices of the products included in OC's opt-in.

-Maybe this was covered, and I missed it....

Kind of like-
I only want quicktime-not itunes
or worse.....

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: BenuBird Pro is now freeware!

« Last post by cmpm on May 14, 2009, 04:18 AM »

A review from freewaregenius-

http://www.freewareg...-and-tag-your-files/

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General Software Discussion / Re: how can I get a music file from a webpage

« Last post by cmpm on May 12, 2009, 10:22 PM »

play the file from the cache with this
it will play the sound track

http://www.bytescout...wnload_freeware.html

Movies Extractor Scout Lite

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General Software Discussion / Re: how can I get a music file from a webpage

« Last post by cmpm on May 12, 2009, 09:45 PM »

it's the same link that has the music

i can download the page and possibly the music is in it
downloaded with downthemall
it says it's a compressed shockwave flash object
and ie8 tells me it's a script and blocked it

a direct link to the page connected seems the only way to play the clip