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- Is sourceforge safe to download software? : r software - Reddit
Sourceforge was once one of the most popular sites for distributing open source software Then for a while there were dark times when they included adware Reportedly they've cut that out, but the damage to their reputation was done Almost no-one publishes to them any more, I expect the place is a ghost town
- Source Forge Autoclicker, Safe of Not? : r computerviruses - Reddit
Hey guys, Recently I downloaded an autoclicker to not go AFK on a game, and ran a VirusTotal scan, which detected a TROJAN twice
- What is Sourceforge and what happened thats putting it in the . . . - Reddit
Sourceforge is a website on the internet where open source programmers can host their programs work so that other programmers and users can download it This service is open and free for users The controversy is that earlier this week developers for a popular program named Notepad++ have announced they were leaving the platform
- whats the deal with sourceforge? : r opensource - Reddit
It would be nice if you gave SourceForge another chance There are other platforms, yes, but SourceForge has a lot of great projects on it, and if your goal is to browse, download, or distribute binaries to end users, SourceForge is set up very well for layman (non-developers) to be able to find and download the software they need
- Is OP autoclicker a Virus? : r antivirus - Reddit
I need a straight answer here from someone who knows what they're talking about, everywhere I go I see tons of people saying it's not safe while tons also saying it is completely and absolutely safe
- Is Sourceforge safe (adware free) : r sysadmin - Reddit
SourceForge and Slashdot were bought out early last year and one of the new owner's first moves was to clear all the SourceForge-bundled garbage from the installers Developers can still include their own adware, same as they could if they hosted it anywhere else, but SourceForge itself no longer injects any junk into the downloads
- Heads up: potential malware on APO EQ? : r iems - Reddit
Yes, the SourceForge site Note I didn't even install the file; I just downloaded it The soundforge site has this notice: "Note: Your virus scanner may detect a virus in Peace exe or PeaceSetup exe This is a false positive, more info on the forum "
- [security related] is sourceforge a legit downloading source?
Hi, President of SourceForge here My company acquired SourceForge in 2016 and have been improving significantly Here is an AMA I did Long story short: No more bundled adware, all projects are scanned for malware, https downloads and project web hosting, more Big redesign coming soon too SourceForge is a legit place to download software
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