[WEB4LIB] Issues with DeskFlag software?

[Dan Kissane]

Perhaps if people want a flag on their desktop, they ought to put a flag
on their desktop?



On Tue, 6 Nov 2001, David Bennett wrote:

> Several employees in the library installed the free DeskFlag software from Tiger Technologies (http://www.deskflag.com) version 1.0.3.  I've noticed several new problems and glitches with those PCs and I wondered what other experiences have been.
> 
> The deskflag software is not a screensaver, it waves a flag in the right hand corner of the screen.
> 
> I've read through the FAQ at http://www.deskflag.com/faq.html and it says it can take up to 2.1 MB of memory resources and less than 4% of the processor time.  I have been unable to find any third party reviews that are critical.
> 
> I hate to be the Grinch, but I feel this software introduces more problems than it is worth.  Please let me know if the deskflag software is introducing any glitches at your institution.
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> Robert Morris College
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Dan Kissane
Reference Librarian
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820
dfk at oneonta.edu

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