Phones Home

Pros: It does as advertized.

The layout is okay. It puts the directory browser in the bottom right; though against standard convention, I find this approach more natural.

I would not call it a "trial" version. It seems fully funtional. The overlaying logo it not obtrusive.

Cons: -It actually gave me this error:

"...you need to let the IZView3.exe file access internet." Anything that phones home does not fit my definition of free. It doesn't really nag you to buy it, but it cirtainly does a lot of hinting.

-Will not just browse directories, you have to add the files to the "playlist."

-It does not handle password protected Zip files.

Posted: 07-Mar-2007 07:20:04 AM

Spying on you.

Pros: Connects with all listed IM services. Sleek and effective, nice interface, nice automation. Finally supports reading HTML in profiles. Connections are more stable (especially over wireless) than some competitors.

Cons: Trillian 3 Monitors your keystrokes and mouse movements (ZoneAlarm Pro). Further more, it makes a secure connection to [*****).

I cannot in good conscience recommend this program unless it's the only one you can make work right for you.

Posted: 11-Dec-2005 08:48:49 PM

Dude, Kicks Asbestos!

Pros: Simple interface, Easy to figure out. File transfers are solid as a rock; If the connections drops, Link Maven will automatically renogotiate the connection and resume the file transfer.

Cons: Interface shows files and directories together in the same window tree style (KDE like); Some may like that, but I don't.

It -sometimes- crashes when initalizing a file transfer from remote computer to local; Recovery will require the three finger salute, and resuming as client may require a reboot.

Uses a separate server program, which means only the client computer controls the connection.

Parallel Port transfers only.

Posted: 17-Nov-2005 11:11:06 PM