download.com/----launching a new zero-tolerance policy toward all bundled adware.

[Byte 2.0]

Download dot com is taking a step on helping users avoid spyware.

I am glad to see a company step out like this.

Dear Downloaders, When it comes to fighting unwanted adware and spyware, CNET Download.com has always been in your corner. During the past few years, we've brought you the best tools and tips in our Spyware Center, and we've maintained a strict policy toward adware by allowing only software that discloses advertising partnerships during installation. This week, we've upped the ante: we're launching a new zero-tolerance policy toward all bundled adware. That means every time you download software from Download.com, you can trust we've tested it and found it to be adware-free--period. (See how we test.) Why are we taking this extra step? In your letters, user reviews, and polls, you told us bundled adware was unacceptable--no matter how harmless it might be. We want you to know what you're getting when you download from CNET Download.com, and no other download site can promise you will. Can we guarantee you'll never get adware or spyware on your computer? Unfortunately, no. For that reason, we strongly encourage--no, make that beg--you to take extra steps to keep your computer free of all unwanted adware and spyware. Download and install a reputable antispyware scanner today. For a list of the ones we recommend, please visit our Spyware Center. I welcome your feedback on this important change. Happy downloading!

[Raskolnikov]

its funny in a sense. It is like a restaurant saying 'you won't get poisoned we guarantee' : )

more like a free restraunt, saying you wont get food poisoning.

[Stryker]

Nice to see that someone is making an effort to reduce the amount of spyware and junk. I really don't download too much stuff, but it's nice to know there is a safe and clean place to do it!

Thanks download daught calm!!

[SonicVanguard]

Originally Posted by Raskolnikov its funny in a sense. It is like a restaurant saying 'you won't get poisoned we guarantee'

Originally Posted by triztal more like a free restraunt, saying you wont get food poisoning.

And you two missed this: "Can we guarantee you'll never get adware or spyware on your computer? Unfortunately, no."

Thousands of people rely on Download.com for their shareware/freeware/trialware needs. By trying to ensure their users get programs that are adware and spyware free is a positive thing - not something to be laughed at or belittled.

[Jaggannath]

I think good on them... yeah, they're not perfect, but find me a 100% safe anti-virus... good luck in your search
All it means is they're at least trying to remove it

[David M]

"At least you wont get food poisoning from us"

Hoooray!....good for Download!