ePrompter ADware?

[tomZ]

I downloaded ePrompter from http://www.epdownload.com/cnet/epsetup.exe
and during the installation I _actually_ read the EULA.
Included was:

7. Privacy Policy. ePrompter will periodically connect to each user's
computer so that we can track the number of active users, transfer
automatic software updates, replace advertising, and send messages
through the communications button. But that's all. We are totally
committed to maintaining your privacy. We do not ask for or collect
personal information. The identity information you provide when
downloading and registering is encrypted and stored only on your own
computer and will never be shared with anyone.
[end quote]

Since eprompter is listed at
http://www.pricelessware.org/2003/PL2003INTERNET.htm#eMailManager
is there something else I should be aware of?........different download
site? ........typo?

Instead of resorting to an older version of MailWasher (my current eMail
Manager) , any recommendations for:
- win98 (and w2k preferred)
- access to multiple email accounts
- delete from server


Thanks,
tomZ

 

[Susan Bugher]

I downloaded ePrompter from http://www.epdownload.com/cnet/epsetup.exe
and during the installation I _actually_ read the EULA.
Included was:

7. Privacy Policy. ePrompter will periodically connect to each user's
computer so that we can track the number of active users, transfer
automatic software updates, replace advertising, and send messages
through the communications button. But that's all. We are totally
committed to maintaining your privacy. We do not ask for or collect
personal information. The identity information you provide when
downloading and registering is encrypted and stored only on your own
computer and will never be shared with anyone.
[end quote]

Since eprompter is listed at
http://www.pricelessware.org/2003/PL2003INTERNET.htm#eMailManager
is there something else I should be aware of?........different download
site? ........typo?

Instead of resorting to an older version of MailWasher (my current eMail
Manager) , any recommendations for:
- win98 (and w2k preferred)
- access to multiple email accounts
- delete from server

Hi tomZ,

Thanks for bringing this up.

The Cnet download page says <q> ePrompter 2.0 The latest version (SR16)
includes updates for Netscape, Juno, and Mail.com. Also, ePrompter has
removed ads and is once again freeware. </q>

However, I do *not* find the same statement on the ePromper site today.
I don't see any reference to registration requirements nor have I heard
registration requirements mentioned in ACF posts.

Did you complete the installation? If so, what registration information
did they ask for? Have you seen any ads?

I'm going to repost this post in the [PL] 2004 General Discussion
thread and put ePromper on the acceptable/unacceptable ballots - at
least until we learn more.

Susan
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[tomZ]

I downloaded ePrompter from http://www.epdownload.com/cnet/epsetup.exe
and during the installation I _actually_ read the EULA.
Included was:

7. Privacy Policy. ePrompter will periodically connect to each user's
computer so that we can track the number of active users, transfer
automatic software updates, replace advertising, and send messages
through the communications button. But that's all. We are totally
committed to maintaining your privacy. We do not ask for or collect
personal information. The identity information you provide when
downloading and registering is encrypted and stored only on your own
computer and will never be shared with anyone.
[end quote]

Since eprompter is listed at
http://www.pricelessware.org/2003/PL2003INTERNET.htm#eMailManager
is there something else I should be aware of?........different
download site? ........typo?

Instead of resorting to an older version of MailWasher (my current
eMail Manager) , any recommendations for:
- win98 (and w2k preferred)
- access to multiple email accounts
- delete from server

Hi tomZ,

Thanks for bringing this up.

The Cnet download page says <q> ePrompter 2.0 The latest version (SR16)
includes updates for Netscape, Juno, and Mail.com. Also, ePrompter has
removed ads and is once again freeware. </q>

However, I do *not* find the same statement on the ePromper site today.
I don't see any reference to registration requirements nor have I heard
registration requirements mentioned in ACF posts.

No registration was required to download.
The website EULA http://www.eprompter.com/eula.htm is the same as
with download.

Did you complete the installation? If so, what registration information
did they ask for? Have you seen any ads?

No. I canceled the installation.

I'm going to repost this post in the [PL] 2004 General Discussion
thread and put ePromper on the acceptable/unacceptable ballots - at
least until we learn more.

Susan

Thanks, Susan.
I thought I'd give PopTray a try, and keep 'ye olde' MailWasher on
hand.

Cheers,
tomZ
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[Jim Byrd]

Hi Tom - You might want to take a look at PopPeeper, here:
http://www.poppeeper.com Highly recommended. Handles Hotmai/MSN and Yahoo
as well as POP3 stuff.

 

[Alejandro Lopez-Valencia]

I downloaded ePrompter from http://www.epdownload.com/cnet/epsetup.exe
and during the installation I _actually_ read the EULA.
Included was:

7. Privacy Policy. ePrompter will periodically connect to each user's
computer so that we can track the number of active users, transfer
automatic software updates, replace advertising, and send messages
through the communications button. But that's all. We are totally
committed to maintaining your privacy. We do not ask for or collect
personal information. The identity information you provide when
downloading and registering is encrypted and stored only on your own
computer and will never be shared with anyone.
[end quote]

Since eprompter is listed at
http://www.pricelessware.org/2003/PL2003INTERNET.htm#eMailManager
is there something else I should be aware of?........different download
site? ........typo?

Instead of resorting to an older version of MailWasher (my current eMail
Manager) , any recommendations for:
- win98 (and w2k preferred)
- access to multiple email accounts
- delete from server

ePrompter contains no adware/malware from reading the installation logs
with Total Uninstall. It doesn't display any advertisement material and
it doesn't phone home either, as far as I can tell.

 

[tomZ]

Hi Tom - You might want to take a look at PopPeeper, here:
http://www.poppeeper.com Highly recommended. Handles Hotmai/MSN and Yahoo
as well as POP3 stuff.

Thanks Jim. I'll give that a try on my Yahoo account(s).

Cheers,
tomZ

--
If you spam my mailbox, you agree to accept any response I deem
appropriate.
Keep SIGNATURE AGREEMENT before replying.
"Any business model that relies on 'caveat emptor' is not ethical."
This posting may not be reversed engineered. My keyboard is proprietary.

 

[tomZ]

I downloaded ePrompter from http://www.epdownload.com/cnet/epsetup.exe
and during the installation I _actually_ read the EULA.
Included was:

7. Privacy Policy. ePrompter will periodically connect to each user's
computer so that we can track the number of active users, transfer
automatic software updates, replace advertising, and send messages
through the communications button. But that's all. We are totally
committed to maintaining your privacy. We do not ask for or collect
personal information. The identity information you provide when
downloading and registering is encrypted and stored only on your own
computer and will never be shared with anyone.
[end quote]

Since eprompter is listed at
http://www.pricelessware.org/2003/PL2003INTERNET.htm#eMailManager
is there something else I should be aware of?........different download
site? ........typo?

Instead of resorting to an older version of MailWasher (my current eMail
Manager) , any recommendations for:
- win98 (and w2k preferred)
- access to multiple email accounts
- delete from server

ePrompter contains no adware/malware from reading the installation logs
with Total Uninstall. It doesn't display any advertisement material and
it doesn't phone home either, as far as I can tell.

Thanks Alejandro,
What version (build?) are you using?

Cheers,
tomZ

--
If you spam my mailbox, you agree to accept any response I deem
appropriate.
Keep SIGNATURE AGREEMENT before replying.
"Any business model that relies on 'caveat emptor' is not ethical."
This posting may not be reversed engineered. My keyboard is proprietary.

 

[Alejandro Lopez-Valencia]

I downloaded ePrompter from http://www.epdownload.com/cnet/epsetup.exe
and during the installation I _actually_ read the EULA.
Included was:

7. Privacy Policy. ePrompter will periodically connect to each user's
computer so that we can track the number of active users, transfer

ePrompter contains no adware/malware from reading the installation logs
with Total Uninstall. It doesn't display any advertisement material and
it doesn't phone home either, as far as I can tell.

Thanks Alejandro,
What version (build?) are you using?

The latest available at the web site (http://www.eprompter.com/) and
downloadable through download.com. The about box says v2.00 (SR18).

Direct download link:

http://www.epdownload.com/cnet/epsetup.exe