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1. 
   Review - Bullzip PDF Printer

   9.4.0.1570 (Feb 19, 2013)

   Version 9.4.0.1570
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   I have rated this software at 5 stars in the past. Its still good software but the developer is now including crapware. There is a paid version without the crapware but at USD29 it is just too expensive. USD15 would be a fair price.
   
   I have uninstalled Bullzip and am returning to doPDF. I might even purchase a copy of NovaPDF Light.
   
   FOLLOW UP: I have since spoken to the developer and he was responsive to this issue. He has apparently made the AGV Toolbar an optional install. However, after my initial experience I simply do not trust the process so will remain with doPDF.
   
   This IS a real issue; developers deserve to make something for all their efforts (unless they choose open source). I don't mind paying for good software, and Bulzip is/was good software. However the $29 "Professional" version is simply too expensive for what it is. doPDF has paid versions (novaPDF) and I would consider these if the current situation with doPDF changes.
   
   Developers ought to look at other alternatives to monitorising their software; crapware is a very quick way to loose users.
   
   Regards,
   Peter

2. 
   Review - GS-Calc

   10.3 (Feb 5, 2013)

   Why bother with Micro$oft Office (or even Libra Office)? I use this, GS-Base and Atlantis ( http://goo.gl/NhyrH ) and have a really good "office suite.
   
   Regards,
   Peter

3. 
   Review - FBackup

   4.8.289 (Jan 11, 2013)

   DudeBoyz
   
   Who would ever call themselves "DudeBoyz"?
   
   Anyway, his review is rubbish. I have found this product to be quite good. Reliable and does what it says on the box :-)
   
   Regards,
   Peter

4. 
   Review - EditPad Pro for Windows

   7.2.2 (Jan 7, 2013)

   I agree; its an ordinary run-of-the-mill text editor.
   
   Try EmEditor - snippets (clip text) feature makes it very useful and much better and cheaper than UltraEdit.
   
   Regards,
   Peter

5. 
   Review - EmEditor Professional

   12.0.8 (Dec 29, 2012)

   I give very few software products a 5 star rating - EmEditor is one of them. This is the best text editor I have ever used. I don't use "Office" software for word processing, instead I tend to produce HTML documents and save them as a PDF if I need to distribute them. Using EmEditor and its Clip Text feature I have developed my own clip text library that significantly helps this process.
   
   The developer is quite approachable and helpful. He keeps this product up to date with enhancements and bug fixes.
   
   I highly recommend EmEditor.
   
   Regards,
   Peter

6. Comment - Can Sony sell a tablet you'd really want to buy? [poll]

   12.0.8 (Jul 18, 2011 - 12:35 AM)

   Why spend your hard-earned funds on the products of a company which cares so little for its customers?
   
   I will NEVER purchase a Sony product again after their hacking experience and their poor response to it.
   
   Regards,
   Peter

7. Comment - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS gives Linux even more mainstream appeal

   12.0.8 (May 3, 2010 - 1:38 AM)

   The use of terms such as "Moron" and "Delusion" indicates that you don't actually have anything useful to contribute. So why do you bother?

8. Comment - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS gives Linux even more mainstream appeal

   12.0.8 (May 1, 2010 - 11:53 PM)

   Yet another disappointing Ubuntu release!
   
   All the hype about THE BEST Ubuntu release yet - rubbish. I downloaded it and try to install it on my Toshiba A10 laptop and it fails! Turns out there is a major bug with Intel integrated graphics chipsets.
   
   There is a work-around to at least get the Live CD going but even after the install there are likely to be the same graphics chipset problems. The fix for these is to totally degrade the graphics performance of the PC. And they call this THE BEST Ubuntu release yet! To think I was going to blow away a perfectly good fuctioning Windows XP install! I've got to get over thinking of Linux as a desktop alternative.
   
   Linux has a long long way to go yet to be a serious desktop alternative.
   
   Regards,
   Peter

9. Comment - Should you dump Internet Explorer, NOW?

   12.0.8 (Jan 18, 2010 - 10:00 PM)

   PC-Tool said:
   "Ya know, do you want to have a go at being "relevant to the topic", or did you just pop in here to give us all a good laugh?"
   
   The second option! Seems to have worked well on you! :-)
   
   You seem to believe that you can be as rude as you like to others but then get all "hurt" and defensive if somebody bites back. I know this is an open forum but these discussions would be much better if folks like you refrained from commenting.

10. Comment - Should you dump Internet Explorer, NOW?

    12.0.8 (Jan 18, 2010 - 4:21 PM)

    Johnnyt39 said:
    "recommends using browsers other than Internet Explorer until Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) provides a patch to fix a critical security flaw... Misinformation is a dangerous hobby."
    
    Here! Here! Well said!