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1. Posted by Aaron November 9, 2009, 4:27 pm
   

   Looks interesting. I haven’t been all that thrilled with AppFresh, so something like this could be just what I’m looking for. Just downloaded and installed it. But a 10-day trial? C’mon, MacUpdate. Where’s the love?

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2. Posted by zwei November 9, 2009, 4:32 pm
   

   If I Win …give it to the person with the comment directly below mine.

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   • Posted by Jim Dalrymple November 9, 2009, 4:41 pm
     

     Hey, that’s me!

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     • Posted by zwei November 9, 2009, 7:50 pm
       

       Shenanigans!

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3. Posted by Suz November 9, 2009, 5:05 pm
   

   It’s a very handy program, though I haven’t tried this latest version yet.

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   • Posted by Jim Dalrymple November 9, 2009, 5:07 pm
     

     I was impressed with 5.0.

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4. Posted by Micheal J. November 9, 2009, 5:16 pm
   

   The Beard compelled me to send packets this way.

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5. Posted by Ray November 9, 2009, 5:31 pm
   

   Nice to see more of these products coming out. Auto update is good, but this makes it a lot easier for those apps you do not use often.

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6. Posted by BearsFan34 November 9, 2009, 5:50 pm
   

   Cool. I’ve always wanted something like this, since I get frustrated sometimes when I go to use an app and find there’s an update, and then have to wait for it to download & update before using the app (this is self-imposed, I realize). MacUpdate Desktop sure seems like it’d solve this problem for me.

   [Note to The Beard: Posting a comment using the mobile version of this 'site didn't work for me. Tried posting within Tweetie, but after filling everything out & pressing "Publish," just got a spinning gear for 5 minutes & nothing happened. Same thing in Mobile Safari. This was on either 3G or wifi, on an iPhone 3GS...just tryin' to help!]

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   • Posted by Jim Dalrymple November 9, 2009, 6:04 pm
     

     @BearsFan34 Really? I didn’t realize posting from the mobile version didn’t work. Are you using an iPhone or another mobile?

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     • Posted by BearsFan34 November 9, 2009, 6:49 pm
       

       iPhone 3GS, 5 bars of 3G or full wifi signal. 3.1.2 software.

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7. Posted by Frank November 9, 2009, 6:08 pm
   

   Been using MU since it came out and reminds me how VersionTracker is but a shadow of its former self since being acquired by CNET. Long live MU!

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8. Posted by Chris Herbert November 9, 2009, 6:45 pm
   

   Love MacUpdate! Desktop app would be a killa edition to my arsenal.

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9. Posted by Jim M November 9, 2009, 6:55 pm
   

   Coincidentally, I’ve been using the 10-day free trial of MU Desktop. I really like the convenience it provides.

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10. Posted by Chris November 9, 2009, 7:04 pm
    

    I have so many apps installed now that this could be worth trying!

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11. Posted by ERM November 9, 2009, 7:08 pm
    

    Sounds like a great way to keep up with app updates. Think I’ll give the 10-day trial a shot.

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12. Posted by Doug Kneller November 9, 2009, 7:15 pm
    

    Sounds interesting. Would like to try it….

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13. Posted by Schalliol November 9, 2009, 7:16 pm
    

    This is great. I’ve been using MU and VersionTracker and recently tried TechTracker. I didn’t know MU had such a thing, it certainly would be nice to switch!

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14. Posted by Eric November 9, 2009, 7:23 pm
    

    What comment?

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15. Posted by Tarun November 9, 2009, 7:25 pm
    

    Ok, I will play…I never win anything anyway….

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16. Posted by um November 9, 2009, 7:26 pm
    

    Of course soon enough there will be no competition to open-source versions.

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17. Posted by Blane Warrene November 9, 2009, 7:31 pm
    

    Very good client and a fantastic tool for keeping your Mac up to date and managed.

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18. Posted by Jim Dalrymple November 9, 2009, 7:45 pm
    

    The winner of the first MacUpdate Desktop 5.0 one-year subscription is post #13 made by Schalliol.

    I asked my wife to choose a number from 1-21 and she chose 13. I skipped my two comments and the one comment from BearsFan talking about the iPhone.

    I’ll do another winner tomorrow, so everyone is still eligible.

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    • Posted by Schalliol November 9, 2009, 8:16 pm
      

      WHOOOOOHOOOO!!!! I’m really excited Lucky #13!

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19. Posted by Darren November 9, 2009, 8:38 pm
    

    Would love to get this software. Why?

    I have Update OCD. I need everything on my Mac to be the latest version, even if I have stopped using the software.

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20. Posted by Scot Andrews November 9, 2009, 11:56 pm
    

    I love the integrated download/install very handy!

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21. Posted by Sharon Zardetto November 10, 2009, 6:37 am
    

    Checking for updates every week is fine for me, but my husband is for some reason compelled to check every day. Sometimes more than once a day. This could feed his habit.

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22. Posted by Schalliol November 10, 2009, 7:55 pm
    

    I’m so thankful for this free subscription. I just got it going today, and WOW! I didn’t realize that MacUpdate would not just send me to Webpages but instead try to download all of the apps and install them. With all the apps I have, this is fantastic!

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