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Jul 8, 2009 | Posted by: roboblogger

Download Java, Get a Carbonite Trial for Free

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Sun Microsystems Inc will distribute an Internet-based PC backup service from tiny industry pioneer Carbonite, which competes with tech industry giants EMC Corp and Symantec Corp.

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Mattsson

Oakland, CA

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Aug 5, 2009
 

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I am happy to have Java on my PC for free, but I'm upset that the last Java update's default action was to install Carbonite on my PC.

I prefer to choose my own backup solution.

I have lost trust that Sun will install only Java during Java updates.
Danny

East Northport, NY

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Aug 7, 2009
 
Agreed; I'm fed up of garbage being installed behind my back.
Kevin

Dallas, TX

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Aug 10, 2009
 

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I hate when this stuff is foist upon us. I have over 300 users I know have to figure out how to get rid of this garbage. I am thinking class action lawsuit for my time and users time in having to get rid of this crapware.
Don

Lacey, WA

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Aug 10, 2009
 
Go to the control panel. Bring up "Remove Programs". Remove the damn program. And do not download any Sun Java software ever again. It just is not worth the damn trouble go back and restart the whole PC mess.
Ron

Elmira, NY

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Aug 11, 2009
 

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The Java update is such a frequent pop-up that people are used to clicking on the update without much thought. The Carbonite program is included by default and should be an optional selection. More & more we have to become I.T. specialists just to do regular operations on a computer. The requirement to remove carbonite was another waste of time due to bloatware. Shame on Sun!
wes

Renton, WA

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Sep 18, 2009
 
I noticed the shortcut on my desktop, the online support says I chose the option. The window got stuck off to the side with only the close button in the corner showing, I couldn't drag it over to see what was going on. dirty bastages
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