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CopperDeck rip?

August 25, 2004 10:59:19 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I took a scroll to themexp.org & found this - http://themexp.org/preview.php?mid=65873&type=login&view=date&page=&cat=&name=Copperdeck+II.zip
Pixtudio's CopperDeck.
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Reply #1 August 25, 2004 11:32:00 AM
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Tsk...Tsk... Definitely a rip>? I'm not sure, but if so shame on them.
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Reply #2 August 25, 2004 12:11:17 PM
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A warning to all those that may be brave/foolish enough to go to that site to download stuff: DONT do it - all their downloads contains spyware.!!!

I have just spent alot of time cleaning out my machine after installing a single download!

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Reply #3 August 25, 2004 1:33:25 PM
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spyware.!!!
I don't get it. How?
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Reply #4 August 25, 2004 1:36:39 PM
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all their downloads contains spyware.!!!


Yep, even their cookies are Gator. Bad Spyware, nasty spyware. Phew.
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Reply #5 August 25, 2004 1:38:34 PM
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I checked that site, and not only does the author apparently give no credit to Treetog or Pixtudio, but also the download file is titled '65873.exe'
There could be anything in that file I would never trust it!
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Reply #6 August 25, 2004 1:43:01 PM
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I don't get it. How?


Chickie, they wrap the exe file with spyware. The exe installs the spyware before the logon file is available. If you don't accept the spyware, you get no logon. Hence, you see this notice on their site. "This author has generously allowed us to wrap this file to help keep our costs down. Click here for more information." Actually, the artist mentioned is nothing more than a "rip artist"
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Reply #7 August 25, 2004 1:46:53 PM
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the download file is titled '65873.exe'There could be anything in that file I would never trust it!


Oh, I'm pretty sure you will get the logon in that file, plus a whole lot more!

Note: This is the exact method used to deliver viruses too.
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Reply #8 August 25, 2004 1:55:40 PM
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Excellent explanation, Chas!
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Reply #9 August 25, 2004 3:09:15 PM
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I actually emailed the "author" of the logon and he said he would delete the file.



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Reply #10 August 25, 2004 3:36:42 PM
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He should at least be forced to download his ripped work. Then he can spend an hour or so dealing with the spyware. >
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Reply #11 August 25, 2004 5:02:08 PM
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I think I may have found another rip. Pixtudios Carona. http://themexp.org/preview.php?mid=12066&type=vs&view=date&page=&cat=&name=Corona+12.zip
Slightly different, but very similar.
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Reply #12 August 25, 2004 5:33:31 PM
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Slightly different, but very similar.


It's a rip.
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Reply #13 August 25, 2004 6:47:53 PM
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Corona isn't a rip, they both used the same source for graphics. If two authors upload MacOS skins, they are both legitimate works, neither is ripping the other artist.
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