Proprietary provider software is a black mark · Proposed air date:
Asked how to choose an Internet provider, Dr. Dave gives one of his standing rules: required proprietary software is a warning sign. A special branded layer may promise simplicity but can consume resources, create compatibility problems and replace functions that open Internet tools already provide.
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Proposed recording date: 2005-09-24. The exact broadcast date may differ.
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