I found this program that is a kind of java based download manger http://jdownloader.org/
What I want to know is is it safe, and should I allow the program past norton firewall if it asks. I'm not really that sure how it works, but I would presume Norton firewall will block it by default.
Hi GreatNate:
The only games I ever allowed to be installed on my computer came on a disc, in a box. Otherwise, it's anybody's guess.
its not a game. It times the time you play some game already on the computer and gives you some type of points for prizes
Hi GreatNate1312,
On the surface, the Jact software appears to be as advertised. You should read through their entire site.
I would suggest you perform a thorough search on the internet to be sure there are no negative aspects and you might also check in a few gaming forums, to see what gamers have to say about it.
Last, but not least, please be sure to read the Jact User Agreement here.
Phil_D wrote:Last, but not least, please be sure to read the Jact User Agreement here.
Good advice. And don't overlook the Privacy Policy, either. It looks like the site logs a lot of personally identifiable information which JACT says it needs in order to provide whatever the service is that it offers to its users. Logging itself may not be objectionable as long as the information is not shared in ways you might consider to be injurious to your privacy.
Nate
if the only basis for downloading the software is to "maybe" get a prize then I would let it be (not do it)....If it needs something as a gimick to get you to use it....great advice from the others.ALWAYS read the privacy statements and then get them translated to everyday English...LOL my 2 cents worth..
My suggestion would be to wait until Norton Internet Security 2010 is Released and then Download the program. The reason I say this is because, as you may know, N.I.S. 2010 has Download Intelligence, which will say either:
- the Program is Safe to install.
- the Program is Un-Safe to install.
- more information is required and recommend not using the Program until more information is known about it.
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Although, symantec have Rated the Web Site you provided as Safe.
Yeah, I dont think ill download it. I read the privacy policy befor coming here and thought it sounded suspicious. Just wanted to get a second opinion. Thanks for all your help. I dont think I will let my son download it. 
Hi Reactivate,
As per the Norton Safe Web ratings, this Web site seems to be safe. So, I don't think that you need to be worry about using this utility.
Yogesh
I found this program that is a kind of java based download manger http://jdownloader.org/
What I want to know is is it safe, and should I allow the program past norton firewall if it asks. I'm not really that sure how it works, but I would presume Norton firewall will block it by default.
I'm not familiar with the JDownloader application, but I think that it is unlikely to contain unexpected malicious functionality because it is open source. Since the source code is freely available, it is not likely to contain some hidden malicious feature because it would be discoverable by reviewing the code. From that standpoint, it is probably safe.
A more complete definition of "safe" would also include whether the program unintentionally weakens the security of your computer- that is, its exploitability. For example, consider the hypothetical example of a webserver program. Webservers accept connections and handle requests for data from external clients. A poorly-written webserver, or one that isn't kept up to date with security updates, can be very "unsafe" from the standpoint of opening up its host operating system to attack by malicious requests. Exploitable software defects are sometimes difficult to find, and I think it is safe to say that no software is completely "safe". The firewall helps to protect you in this regard by limiting external access to your computer.
In summary, I think the program is unlikely to contain malicious functionality, but you should only give it the minimal privileges necessary to function to help prevent it from being compromised externally.
Yogesh_mohan
I think Reactivate was referring to the downloadable file found on the website. The trouble with Norton is that it does not clearly show what files it has tested even if you ask for the fully report. Moreover, if you click for definition explanations many are not listed.
Thanks for all the advice, and thankyou Jlatino0, it is nice to get some advice from a Symantec employee.
