Tsk...Tsk... Definitely a rip>? I'm not sure, but if so shame on them.

A warning to all those that may be brave/foolish enough to go to that site to download stuff: DONT do it - all their downloads contains spyware.!!!

I have just spent alot of time cleaning out my machine after installing a single download!

spyware.!!!

I don't get it. How?

all their downloads contains spyware.!!!

Yep, even their cookies are Gator. Bad Spyware, nasty spyware. Phew.

I checked that site, and not only does the author apparently give no credit to Treetog or Pixtudio, but also the download file is titled '65873.exe'
There could be anything in that file I would never trust it!

I don't get it. How?

Chickie, they wrap the exe file with spyware. The exe installs the spyware before the logon file is available. If you don't accept the spyware, you get no logon. Hence, you see this notice on their site. "This author has generously allowed us to wrap this file to help keep our costs down. Click here for more information." Actually, the artist mentioned is nothing more than a "rip artist"

the download file is titled '65873.exe'There could be anything in that file I would never trust it!

Oh, I'm pretty sure you will get the logon in that file, plus a whole lot more!

Note: This is the exact method used to deliver viruses too.

Excellent explanation, Chas!

I actually emailed the "author" of the logon and he said he would delete the file.

He should at least be forced to download his ripped work. Then he can spend an hour or so dealing with the spyware. >

I think I may have found another rip. Pixtudios Carona. http://themexp.org/preview.php?mid=12066&type=vs&view=date&page=&cat=&name=Corona+12.zip
Slightly different, but very similar.

Slightly different, but very similar.

It's a rip.

Corona isn't a rip, they both used the same source for graphics. If two authors upload MacOS skins, they are both legitimate works, neither is ripping the other artist.