A bit strong, but not completely inaccurate, either.
that they have spyware
Not as such, not really, but some of the games that HP/Compaq
preinstall do require you to download and run adware. Of course, these
games can be removed. All of the major OEMs bundle several
applications, usually trial versions, with their products; I think they
do this on a fee basis to help defray their costs for offering the cheap
computers that most consumers want.
Re: Upgrade from 98SE ... I'm considering upgrading my 98SE to XP but was wondering how my machine ... If all you want to do is play WinXP's built-in games, send and receive simple emails, browse the Internet etc., such a machine may well meet your needs. ... They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Whats a Good Computer brand? ... When cleaning a brand new computer for my customers I always remove these games and the Wild Tangent program/service.... They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: External hard drives ... my computer is getting clogged up with games, as i only have 80gb memory. ... If i were to buy an external hard drive would it increase the computer memory ... ... They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
Re: Will this system support xp pro? ... As for performance, the word "glacial" comes to mind, if the computer doesn't have a CPU of at least 500 MHz along with at least 256 Mb of RAM.... If all you want to do is play WinXP's built-in games, send and receive simple emails, browse the Internet etc., such a machine may well meet your needs. ... They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Further proof of creation ... interested in playing the same old games with you. ... "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety... (talk.origins)