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Comments on: Welcome to the new Download.com

Over the past months, we've been hard at work redesigning our site. Wondering what, exactly, has changed? Here's a brief tour.

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by running2 January 29, 2009 7:47 PM PST: I like the new site. It loads way fast. The font is fine(??? WTH??? Why would anyone get so freaked out and aggressive over a font?) I find everything I need, everytime. The search is great. It seems to me, that each of the whining are perspective problems. My kids work on seeing different situations in new ways, as it increases your ability to learn more in a shorter time. Maybe my 5y/o could teach an online class. ? Sorry for the sarcasm, but Wow! Reading the first 15 posts or so was almost painful as these Freeware GIFTS are being checked, reviewed and arrainged in a thoughtful way. I am embarrased that what is a useful, insightful, generous and powerful set of tools, laid out for our selection, FOR FREE, is being met by a bunch of petty complaints.
Sad Responses-; Like this Reply to this comment


by handyman301 February 6, 2009 11:48 AM PST: Meh i think its all right prefered the old look but... the new one is kinda faster...; Like this Reply to this comment


by j1p9m5d2 February 28, 2009 4:44 PM PST: For the most part, the 'new' look seems to be just fine... does take a bit of time to get use to. I do have one URGENT request: please find some time to re-examine exactly what you put in your "categories"... there
is way too much stuff in quite a few of them that has absolutely nothing to do with the category itself ! Also,
I suggest that your items in most categories need to be better organized - put things together either by date of submission, or alphabetically - or, allow the user to pick something instead of the randomness
that seems to be in place now.; Like this Reply to this comment


by rajeeshmp March 1, 2009 1:31 AM PST: please send htc mobile antivirus&games; Like this Reply to this comment


by Nnacheta March 12, 2009 11:34 PM PDT: the new developments are truly convenient; Like this Reply to this comment


by March 17, 2009 11:28 AM PDT: Where has the music gone ? I cant find any of it from the new site - please provide the link; Like this Reply to this comment


by softhunterdevil March 18, 2009 6:47 AM PDT: Where is Music sublink ?? I know it is http://music.download.com ... but it gets redirected to http://www.last.fm ... Why ? Where are all the Indie Artists ? Where are the free songs that wer available ? Answer me someone please ...; Like this Reply to this comment


by acer_ace March 19, 2009 10:46 PM PDT: Thanks,
more power; Like this Reply to this comment


by Ruben G. March 21, 2009 7:33 PM PDT: Well it just shows all good things never last for ever......; Like this Reply to this comment


by ghosty191 March 30, 2009 10:57 AM PDT: I am very upset with the CNet Download.com music change. Where are all the new artists that were given a chance to reveal their talents to the world? The new format of change doesn't allow the friendly open listening of music where new artists can get exposure. I liked the way you could go to your favorite genre and see the latest in uploads of these new talents, that were looking for a break. I guess I won't keep up my viewing here. The music was the only way I ended up getting into the forums and other such download fare.; Like this Reply to this comment


by rajesh301190 April 2, 2009 3:58 AM PDT: i like the way the site is now but still you can make a separate section for freewares, so that entering the freeware section will be much easier.; Like this Reply to this comment


by lostmained May 3, 2009 6:28 PM PDT: Welcome to the new Download.com

I've never had a problem with Spybot, always run very well and makes a good addition to a spyware detecting library. Also, last time I checked it had 103,646,389 downloads, so they must be doing something right. Seeing as though you seem to know so much about spyware detection maybe you should write your own program. Looking at your other comments, you don't seem to like anything so go and make it yourself if you're so clever.; Like this Reply to this comment


by sbass7767 June 14, 2009 7:10 AM PDT: Two things:

I get an email from CNET saying an updated version of FireFox is available (3.0.11) I download it, try to put the new version in my Apploications folder, and am told that I have a newer version installed. I check that version and it is the 3.0.10 version. Newer version? No. What is going on?

How do I get the type above the "need a microscope to read" size?

Any help out there, please?; Like this Reply to this comment


by nrazaq July 9, 2009 10:32 PM PDT: Microsoft Security Essentials is easy to install and easy to use. Updates and upgrades are automatic, so there?s no need to worry about having the latest protection. It?s easy to tell if you?re protected ? when the Security Essentials icon is green, your status is good. It?s as simple as that.

You can download check more on:

http://www.apnimarzi.com/download-microsoft-security-essentials-new-free-antivirus/; Like this Reply to this comment


by aladdinmagic August 1, 2009 11:23 PM PDT: Must agree w/ghosty -
At the VERY least answer the Question??
All those music were top drawer for the new artist -
So what you gave um to last fm who . . . what? Stored um? I wish!
So give us the stright and skinny?

I am very upset with the CNet Download.com music change. Where are all the new artists that were given a chance to reveal their talents to the world? The new format of change doesn't allow the friendly open listening of music where new artists can get exposure. I liked the way you could go to your favorite genre and see the latest in uploads of these new talents, that were looking for a break. I guess I won't keep up my viewing here. The music was the only way I ended up getting into the forums and other such download fare.; Like this Reply to this comment


by j1p9m5d2 August 9, 2009 4:21 AM PDT: Folks: you are to be commended on the continued improvements you are making to this site. HOWEVER, you have one very important task that must be dealt with, and the sooner, the better. Your categories have to be CLEANED UP ! and I do mean CLEANED UP !
As an example, if you type in Internet Security Suites into the search bar, some of the items that will show up have absolutely nothing to do with Internet Security - like Skype 4.1 (on page 3 or 4) to name but one of many.
I realize that in some case, a degree of "crossover" may be necessary, but it is quite a stretch to say that Skype has anything to do with Internet Security Suites.
Unfortunately, this problem continues to infest far too many categories on this site, which is a terrible shame.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Allan Braun August 10, 2009 6:04 PM PDT: Why are the descriptions of software restricted to one paragraph. I have a program listed on download.com but it has many separate features. It would be infinitely better for the user to read paragraphs separated by blank lines. But I was told that blank lines are not allowed ???

Why does download.com change the author's description. Why not let the author's use their own words to describe their own product? Download.com can always add a separate tab for the editor's review.; Like this Reply to this comment


by mdwhit August 15, 2009 9:41 PM PDT: Why do most companies do false advertising which amounts to lying. This is why the public does not trust hardly anyone. I asked for free materials to scan my pc and make it run faster for free. You claim to scan my computer butk when I ask you to repair errors, a page pops up for me to pay a price to have this done. This make me very iritated and you would be too, if you were lied to.

I want ALL of my errors fixed immediately at no charge as you promised and I want it done NOW>

Thanks; Like this Reply to this comment


by gizduska September 19, 2009 10:55 PM PDT: C2633374H1400A0811-L538E3PE; Like this Reply to this comment


by garbagedump September 21, 2009 12:07 PM PDT: I seem to find many weriters to you find a lot of faults, that are either free or good for a try! That seems to be a bit mean, on the part of some of them. I, myself, regard your site as a place to find informatiom and downloads that are mostly frre or free to try. I appreciate what your site does for the lowly retired folks.
Thank you for what you do, though it costs you, as mostly free ithems and information.
garbage dump.; Like this Reply to this comment