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  • HotBot Quick Search Deskbar 3.1.6

    HotBot has potential, combining desktop with Internet searches, but this beta version has a few glitches to overcome.

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    While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

  • Copernic Desktop Search

    Easy to use, Copernic Desktop Search locates hard to find photo, music, and document files on your hard drive and CDs.

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