For some unknown reson, since my dad bought the full copy of My Heritage’s Family tree maker the computer has been running slowly. and taking an age to do anything (well that could be because its a 1GHz dell box, with 512 meg of ram. but that should be more than enouth to run Windows XP Pro.
As part of the re-installing software I had to choose a PDF application, and as we all know Adobe Acrobat reader is never the sensable choice. Previously I have used Foxit’s Reader which has been light and always done what it says on the tin, being that it claims to be:
- Foxit’s NO BLOAT PDF Reader
- Small download, fast, accurate rendering
However what it doesnt tell you is that every stage of install it will try and install crap you dont need, and that you have to make sure you de-select from the install. I am not sure how this behavure sits with other people,. but I consider it very anoying.
I have included the Screenshots from the install process below so you can see what it looks like:
Also on this note:
- SUN - I do not want the Yahoo bar with my Java
- Microsoft – No I dont want any extra crap when I am forced to use MS software
- Apple – Why on earth would I want Safari with my iTunes?
I am sure this list of Grrr will grow.
