[access-uk] Re: Extra software with broadband packages

Hi Simon,

Not only that, NTL send a load of rubbish, some junk software called
Gearbox, or some such nonsense.  But add/remove is my friend in this
instance, and I just let Broadband set itself up, then uninstall Gearbox.

All the best
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
simon.dowling
Sent: 29 May 2006 11:01
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Extra software with broadband packages

hi Douglas, I am with btbroadband, and they keep on sending me different
anti this and that, I just ignore them as I no my pc is well protected by my
own means.
if they package them on cds now, I think that you will have a choice to
install or not.
hth
----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Harrison" <harrison1d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 10:08 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Extra software with broadband packages


> From recent messages on the list (including one yesterday, which I 
> accidentally deleted!), I have got the impression that some ISPs 
> provide CDs which install antivirus, anti spyware etc. software in 
> addition to what is needed to access their service.  I think that BT 
> Yahoo was mentioned.
> I intend in the near future to switch to Broadband and a new ISP, but 
> want to choose my own defences - and particularly to remain a 
> "Symantec free zone".
>
> I would appreciate any advice on ISPs who make such a requirement 
> difficult if not impossible.
>
> Douglas
>
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