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Downloading code::blocks binaries without sourceforge?

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colin:
Is it possible to download Code::blocks without using sourceforge?
It is well known and documented that sourceforge is a common source of modified and malware filled downloads, as is CNET.
I have had personal experience with this and had to re-install my computer, as you will find with a quick search have many people.

raynebc:
Only for abandoned projects, which Codeblocks is not.  If you really wanted, you could download the "nosetup" version which is just a zip with no installer.

colin:
Okay, as I don't have trust in organisations applying malware to downloads, abandoned or not, then I will consider other options.
I've already tried to build from source, but I gave up after hours of trying, it seems bizarrely painful as an experience.
I will have a look at the nosetup option over the weekend and see how that works out, thanks.

MortenMacFly:

--- Quote from: colin on March 02, 2016, 06:09:06 pm ---It is well known and documented that sourceforge is a common source of modified and malware filled downloads, as is CNET.

--- End quote ---
With the new SF.NET owner this policy is no more... This was one of the main reason the old owner had to go. Since ~ a few weeks. So you don't need to worry anymore.

colin:
Interesting to know, but as they say, trust takes a long time to build and is quickly broken.
I won't be rushing back any time soon...

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