DVD software from giveaway, freebie.

[luffy]

I have seen many diff websites giveaway almost the same product (DVD converter, DVD ripper, DVD Creator, etc) alot lately. And all of them are from China. I start to worry if the software itself is safe? Are these software(s) from diff website have the same coding, same developer(s)?
Probably it is safe to use for now, but who knows what will happen after a few month?

[hellnoire]

I know what you mean.... not much that we could really do about that hm?

[luffy]

Is there a way to check if the software from diff website has the same coding? For example: DVD ripper from Wondershare DVD Ripper and WinX DVD Ripper?

[Ande]

Is there a way to check if the software from diff website has the same coding? For example: DVD ripper from Wondershare DVD Ripper and WinX DVD Ripper?

Well, if the screens look the same, there are probably the same, but without source, no-one can tell for sure.
Best to test installers and programs with AV - run virtually if you're paranoid.

[hellnoire]

I would say MD5 check... but because of some minor MINOR difference, they might not be the same.

[safeguy]

Simple - if you can't trust it, avoid using it. Especially if the brand is unknown and you've never heard of it before and there's no positive feedback/comments/reviews by independent testers.

You can choose to stick with trusted brands or better still, try using popular freeware alternatives or open-source ones.