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Re:Malware identified in CCleaner 5.33 by dkarl on Monday September 18, 2017 @11:44AM (#15276884)
I have always assumed the vast majority of software meeting this description is malware. I don't know if I should feel silly or if it's a sensible assumption for end users to make.
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Re:Malware identified in CCleaner 5.33 by shaw00000 on Monday September 18, 2017 @12:51PM (#15277452)
I never liked, nor used CCleaner. I always thought it was for lazy people or those who refused to do it the hard way.
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Re:Malware identified in CCleaner 5.33 by Can_Not on Monday September 18, 2017 @01:30PM (#15277796)
Categorically disregarding the use of automated maintainence tools under the guise of "lazy vs real techies" seems short sited, arrogant, and regressive.
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Re:Malware identified in CCleaner 5.33 by eco on Monday September 18, 2017 @02:12PM (#15278148)
It may be more expensive but hand-crafted, artisanal system administration is well worth it. The difference between it and cheap, factory produced system administration is night and day. Also, it's Local and Made In The USA so you are helping people around you in the greatest nation on earth rather than poor people in another country.
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Re:Malware identified in CCleaner 5.33 by flamtap on Monday September 18, 2017 @07:35PM (#15280625)
If being some sort of sysadmin craftsman gets you up in the morning, all the power to you. But for many others, "good enough" really is good enough.
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Re:Malware identified in CCleaner 5.33 by copperx on Monday September 18, 2017 @05:02PM (#15279550)
Whats wrong with helping poor people?

Also, quick question: are Puppet and Ansible "factory produced" sysadmin?

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Re:Malware identified in CCleaner 5.33 by dEnigma on Monday September 18, 2017 @01:00PM (#15277558)
Why would you do it the hard way, when there's an easy way. Especially when it's an unpleasant activity like deleting unnecessary files.
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