4.1.) Programs downloaded

For the chapter 4 . tasks I downloaded the following programs:

Adobe Reader 7.0 (I had one before on my other computer, so the software is well known to me already)

Copernic Agent Basic, german version ( I found the idea interesting to see it in comparison to Google)

The download of both programs did not pose any problems. I was able to download the Adobe Reader without specific registration of my e-mail address or name, but had to accept the license agreement.
With the Copernic Agent Basic I had to register by name and e-mail address and also had to accept the licence agreement.

As I already know the Adobe Reader there was not to much room left for experiments. With the Copernic Agent Basic I started to search by varying the categories and search areas. I used search terms well known to me. Thereafter I went through search limitations and took a look at the pull down menue.

I found the different selection criteria with the Copernic Agent Basic a very useful feature. Admittedly if one uses Google advanced search there is some optionality given for the search, but in Copernic it is much better differentiated.

Downloading software from the internet is a very convenient way to get access to new programs both in economic terms and time required. The disadvantage of this convenience is that often copy rights are getting violated. Furthermore there is the imminent danger to download viruses or other hazardous material.
Especially for younger users the easiness with which software can be downloaded is high. So the might incur without knowing or because of unawareness high debts or might accidentally access material not intended to be seen by under age persons.