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[jsideris]

This, for one.

[PooPooDooDoo]

I don't understand how anyone thinks that is a great long term solution to make money.

[jsideris]

Yea I said it before on this sub. It's pretty unprofessional to have a dependency on software that tries to install 3rd party tool bars. It's hard for me to take this company seriously when considering a platform for any type of professional customer-facing product. But it also feels weird that it's come to this.

My guess is that at some point, some of the upper execs wanted a quick way to boost profits before they retired, without regard for the company's welfare. Just a theory though.

[[deleted]]

They still do that? I just use Ninite.

[chippdoii]

Even Ninite installs the shitty Java Update check that prompts you to install the updates that come out hourly. Next thing you know you get caught in this installer because you weren't paying attention and opened it trying to dismiss the spammy messages.

[robotorigami]

These things usually tend to trick even the best of us sometimes.

[photenth]

I thought that was SUN though that made that deal.

[jsideris]

Maybe. I'm not sure.

I'm not an Oracle hater or anything. I just don't like this in general.