Comments on: Riding the wave of video downloads

Start-up TotalVid targets niche customers who have fewer channels to turn to for specialty content.
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I would avoid using this service because...

First, this site is using a Microsoft server. Microsoft technologies do not meet the minimum security requirements that I would feel comfortable using for an on-line purchase.

Secondly, after seeing the 'Microsoft Media' buttons on the site I'm assuming video's are delivered in a non-standard, virus prone Microsoft format. Would I have to use an insecure Microsoft operating system on-line to use this service? Microsoft has introduced viruses in just about every file format except text files. Pictures, music, documents, videos, rich text format, etc. (My guess is they are working on text viruses as I type) What would I do after purchasing if I wanted/needed to view it on a non-MS platform?

Great Idea!

Terrific idea. I was pleasantly suprised at the amount of videos they have up there.

And personally, the MS format is just fine by me. Unlike some people, I'm more concerned with the content of the video, and less concerned with impressing my techie friends by bashing MS.

You are misinformed -> It is a bad idea

I have a Mac, a PC running Linux, and an iRiver portable video device. All three play files from my vast audio and video library encoded in various _standards_. How is this service a great idea for me?

I'm not a MS basher, my opinions are based on the facts. i.e. The Department of Homeland Security advises you not to use IE due to security concerns. (As well as any reputable IT security group)Are they all talking out thier respective a's? I think not, and if you knew what was best to protect yourself you wouldn't either.

[aaron_leo]

Why not use Video download studio?
It's a powerful video downloader and converter tool.

http://www.downloadvideos-convert.com/