uTorrent bundling crapware that mines for cryptocurrency

[Nashemon]

I had an encounter this weekend with this while installing .NET framework from Microsoft.com. Clicking download takes you to a page that says Microsoft recommends and lists a number of softwares with checkboxes next to them. The affirmative action is "Continue" with no option to decline. You have to uncheck the softwares in order for the Continue button to change to say "No, thanks".

Reminds me of telemarketers, that as long as you keep saying "No, thanks, I'm not interested" they can keep calling you and offering more crap. You have to tell them "remove me from your calling list" in order for them to stop. But there is no option for that here.

"Thank you so much for trying to trick me and slow down my computer with crapware."

 

[inf1nity]

I don't understand why anyone uses proprietary software when there's perfectly good libre versions like qBittorrent in this case. There's no "spot the crapware" game; just a simple installation that installs the desired program.

If one wants a "Pro" version, they can make a donation to the devs to show appreciation for their work. Non paying users aren't punished by being forced to jump through hoops, read ads, or any other anti-social tactics. If the user wants to change the software, source code is provided so they can change it, or pay someone to change it for them. If the feature desired has wide appeal, simply asking the devs might work too.

This is a real good idea. This way, developers making good software actually have funding and are not forced to turn to advertising to get money.

I have a question though. Is there a centralised resource of sorts where I can find all popular libre software, including games? I know Sourceforge is one, but are there any other popular ones?

I slowly trying to phase out all non-free software from my PC and would love to have multiple options.