Annoying software: a rogues' gallery 
Published: 20 May 2008 10:29 BST
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Java doesn't do anything by itself. It's a programming language. Programming languages are like sewage plants: if the average user becomes aware of them, something's gone wrong.
Java doesn't know this. Java wants to be in your face. Java wants to be updated. Java wants to tell you the good news about Sun. Have you heard about Sun? Here's a nice picture of our logo. And fancy a copy of OpenOffice? No? Well, never mind. Java's installed a copy of Yahoo Toolbar in your browser instead. Because that's what programming languages are there to do, right?
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Amen J.A. Watson -
Annoying articles 1000030281
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at least the ads were effective... 1000227886 -
Sun, When Are You Going To Get It Right? itflunkie
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Apple 351180
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Like with Real kcredden
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And you just wanted to stream The Archers. 351180
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Real pain in the butt 88050
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The Beeb's version of Real... Rupert Goodwins
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Not just the UK Chrisco
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Jave harpless
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Annoying Software dwr50
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Disable Flash 88050
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BLock Ads 351668
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10 good reasons to make the switch Julipan
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Without doubt, the bane of my net existance.... tomcatuk
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The irony is... Rupert Goodwins
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You missed Lotus Notes fredster73
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Taking Notes... Rupert Goodwins
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Misdirected annoyance dorkiedorkfromdorktown
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Bovril 24 Bob Lewis
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Dork from dorkdorpie Bob Lewis
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A miasma of unending complexity thinkfeeldo
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Bovril 24 Bob Lewis
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Free? thinkfeeldo -
wow... zenerbreakdown
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Brilliant David Long
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Another Qualifying Factor J.A. Watson
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Can't really include outlook 351668
