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Agniesca Rizzolani On their buying page here they state :

"Buy Data Extractor
Extract any data, emails and URLs from files and the web
Todays 50% daily discount also applies to the Extraction Pack. Get Data Extractor, Email Extractor and HTML Text Extractor together at a drastically reduced rate!
Buy Data Extractor $29.50$14.75
Buy Extraction Pack (Data Extractor, Email Extractor and HTML Text Extractor) $65.50$32.75"

Well, the price, 33 dollars, is "good", BUT :

I do NOT like software houses that split up the functionality of their programs into different programs of rather identical functionality:

First because it's not the right attitude since a software house should always be willing to give its product the utmost functionality it is able to implement, within the limits of "things together that belong together", instead of them (unsuccessfully) trying to opimize their revenues by cutting functionality that belongs together, into different programs.

Second because I am not willing to shuffle around with THREE different programs, like here, to do very similar things, that is, splitting things up unnecessarily not only wants to milk the customer, which I'm against, but also bothers and annoys the customer, and I'am against it again.

So, thumbs down, without having had a look upon those 3 "different" programs that should be one, it seems to me.

Apr 28 2009 at 1:28am Copy Link

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Thanks for the comments, I'm sure that there are just as many people who dislike software bloat and prefer slimmer software applications that do one thing well.

BitsDuJour Admin - Apr 28 2009 at 5:37am Copy Link

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Jon G A problem that I run into from time to time is that I will visit a page where I need to download all the files listed. So I will have to sit there and right click on 30 links to download all the files. I am always concerned that I might miss one so afterwards I have to recheck my downloads against the listing.

Will your program (Pack?) take care of that for me?

Apr 28 2009 at 5:58am Copy Link

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Yes, the Data Extractor does have an option to follow all the links on each webpage and spider an entire site. You can also use it to retrieve all the URLs on a page with one of the inbuilt rules.

BitsDuJour Admin - Apr 28 2009 at 6:01am Copy Link

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Jon G Retrieving URLs is different from retrieving the files that the URLs refer to. Just to clarify further, you are saying that your program will download the actual files and not just a list of file URLs?

Thanks. :-)

Apr 28 2009 at 9:54am Copy Link

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Ah no, the Data Extractor is not a website file downloader. You can use various rules to retrieve information from files and/or urls, but not the actual files themselves.

BitsDuJour Admin - Apr 28 2009 at 10:24am Copy Link

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Rick Truell Jon G:

If you're using Windows, you might want to check out Free Download Manager (http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/). It's capable of doing what you want. I use it for most of my downloading and it works well. Best of all, it's free.

Or, if you're using Firefox, check out the extension Down Them All! (http://www.downthemall.net/). I haven't tried it yet (just discovered it tonight!!), but it looks like it'll do what you want, it's free and since it's a Firefox extension, it's cross-platform...FDM is Windows-only.

Apr 28 2009 at 6:05pm Copy Link

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Stefan Hauber I just dowloaded the trial version and I like the multitude of extraction-possibilities, especially the javascript-possibility.

When clicking on the '?Help' in the program, I got no help window or similar. So I found one on your website 'http://www.iconico.com/Da.../help.aspx'. Perhaps it's the same? Else perhaps I am asking some questions that would be answered there.

1) I did not find any project-save possibility in the trial-version (even not a disabled one). Perhaps this exists in the unlocked version. But I want to be sure... It's difficult to believe that the user has to enter each time the very same rule-data to extract datas from another web-site. So does this exist (or perhaps the former data is stored automatically)?

(2) For creation of a new kind of data-extraction a window-surface is sureley the best choice. But after having done this work and having saved the rules and verifyed it's correctness, a command-line call would be very useful:

a) Does DataExtractor has such a possibilty? (If not, is it planned for the next future. I suppose the time to invest in implementing this possibility would be not so huge, but it would increase it's usefullness extremely)

b) My idea for a more complex usage would be to embed DataExtractor in a sequence of commands.

For example to automatically call it subsequently with the appropriate command-line-options to get different information from different websites (e.g. weather, news, discounts, ...), merge the result-files together somehow to create a new html-file (probably not possible with data-extractor) , call the webbrowser of choice and voila: A single website with all required information...

Or let DataExtractor collect all picture-urls of a website, let it be prefixed with a download-command, e.g. 'wget', a command-line-tool allowing download contents, and make it stored in a file pictures.bat. Than I would just have to call picture.bat, which would automatically download my desired pictures.

(3) At last: Is this a user-license, i.e. can I install the file on all my computers?

Thank you...

Dec 16 2009 at 6:08pm Copy Link

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Stefan,

I'm happpy to answer your questions. Firstly the help in the applicaiton does link to the online help.

1) The rules that you creat on the 2nd tab are all automatically saved whenever there is a change.

2) I agree a command line option would be useful, currently we dont have that funtionality. We hope to add this given the usual constraints of time.

3) The license is for one computer and for one additional portable computer.

BitsDuJour Admin - Dec 17 2009 at 8:04am Copy Link

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Jerry S Will this offer also include an offer on the extraction Pack?

Aug 19 2010 at 6:37pm Copy Link

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Yes it will, you can get the bundle for half price on that day too!

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 20 2010 at 4:38am Copy Link

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S B This looks very valuable. I do have some questions: 1) Is this now licensed only for one computer and not an additional laptop? 2) Security: can the user allow/disallow a) cookies or third-party cookies, b) web bugs, c) javascript/java d) flash, e) images 3) Where are cookies/temp files stored, in a Data Extractor directory or in a Browser directory? 4) Windows 7 (32 & x64) aren't on the platform list above. Should they be? Is this product still under active development? Thanks!

Aug 20 2010 at 11:09am Copy Link

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Our licesne does allow for use on a laptop and a desktop computer. The application uses Internet Explorer, so whatever settings you have in there will be used in Data Extractor, and it uses Internet Explorer's cache too. The application does work on Windows7 and we are still developing all our products.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 20 2010 at 4:49pm Copy Link

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joel kens Will this software work with Firefox browser?

Aug 21 2010 at 6:40pm Copy Link

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The Data Extractor extracts on it's own without a browser. It uses Javascript rules to extract from webpages, and these can be quite powerful. There is an option for it to extract as you surf using Internet Explorer, but not Firefox.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 21 2010 at 6:51pm Copy Link

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Pedro Laurent Never mind about my previous post...

Aug 22 2010 at 3:43am Copy Link

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You'll notice that we're trying something special with this promotion. You'll be asked to "Like" the BitsDuJour Facebook page before entering your details to get the software. If you already Like us then thanks, and just click "Ok" in the popup to get the deal.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 29 2012 at 5:07pm Copy Link

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gail f This looks awesome! I think I will "like" it!

Aug 30 2012 at 5:10am Copy Link

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Watcher1924 @Nico Westerdale,
under a comment of yours in the old comments section it says "Iconico, Inc. Vendor" (Dec 17 2009 at 8:04am)

Aug 30 2012 at 9:05am Copy Link

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That's correct, Iconico Inc. is owned by me. I ran it first before starting BitsDuJour with Roger Thomasson.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 30 2012 at 9:16am Copy Link

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Watcher1924 We need a facebook account or that was only for the previous times?

Aug 30 2012 at 12:59pm Copy Link

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This is a Facebook-only promotion, so yes you'll need a Facebook account to click "Like" and then get the deal.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 30 2012 at 1:10pm Copy Link

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Tom Chatterton What if we've already "liked" BitsDuJour on Facebook?

Aug 30 2012 at 8:18pm Copy Link

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If you've already "Liked" us then you can still get the deal. Just click the OK button in the popup.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 31 2012 at 5:40am Copy Link

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Kit Kagaya Is it limited to Internet Explorer? The screenshot only lists IE in the continuous surfing option.

Aug 31 2012 at 7:15am Copy Link

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Yes it only uses Internet Explorer.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 31 2012 at 7:39am Copy Link

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Richard Kennedy Listed platforms do not include Windows 7. Is this software Windows 7 compatible? Is it compatible with the latest version of Internet Explorer?

Aug 31 2012 at 10:54am Copy Link

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Yes it works on Win7 and the latest IE. I've updated the platforms list to show that.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 31 2012 at 11:48am Copy Link

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Arlene Manduca I liked it on FB but can't download anything. Is the deal not ready yet?

Aug 31 2012 at 5:54pm Copy Link

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Arlene, When the deal is live the "Deal Coming Soon" note will change to a countdown timer and you'll be able to get the deal.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 31 2012 at 8:57pm Copy Link

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Arlene Manduca Thank you Nico., But how do you know we liked it on FB? I use a pseudonym on Facebook and a different email address too. You'll never find me on FB.

Aug 31 2012 at 9:36pm Copy Link

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When the promotion goes like there will be a "Get It For Free on Facebook" button. Simply click it and follow the instructions.

BitsDuJour Admin - Aug 31 2012 at 9:49pm Copy Link

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NinaraPoll What if we do not have a Facebook account, and don't want to set one up? I'm just curious as to whether there's another way to take advantage of today's deal.

Sep 1 2012 at 12:04am Copy Link

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Michael Guilfoyle I liked and clicked ok and no form to get the offer?

Sep 1 2012 at 12:24am Copy Link

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Tom Chatterton Nico said: If you've already "Liked" us then you can still get the deal. Just click the OK button in the popup.

Nico - I went to Facebook and was thanked for the "Like" and clicked OK. It said to enter my info below with a downward arrow but everything was blank beneath. I'm running W7 64 bit & IE9's latest version. Any ideas on what I did wrong?

Thanks!

Sep 1 2012 at 12:25am Copy Link

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Frankie Song I had already "Liked" your page and pressed the "OK" button, but nothing is popup and everything is blank under the "click ok". Outpost Firewall is suspended. I have also tried on Firefox and IE9. Both are not working. How to fix it?

Sep 1 2012 at 12:42am Copy Link

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Donald Baker I clicked on like and was directed to a facebook page with the following details
"Thanks for the Like! Enter your details to receive your 100% Off App"
There is no form to enter details.

Sep 1 2012 at 1:06am Copy Link

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Merle One Same thing here, using IE or Opera.

Sep 1 2012 at 1:57am Copy Link

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Brian Crumrine Same problems here.

Sep 1 2012 at 2:02am Copy Link

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Patrick Teo Same problems here using either IE or Firefox

Sep 1 2012 at 2:18am Copy Link

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Richard Cavaney Likewise with me. Nothing I did could get it to work.

Sep 1 2012 at 2:22am Copy Link

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Sorry guys technical difficulties, we're working on it!

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 1 2012 at 2:22am Copy Link

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ML It doesn't work. Tried IE, Firefox, Chrome & Opera

Sep 1 2012 at 2:27am Copy Link

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Deal will be back on shortly... apologies again

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 1 2012 at 2:29am Copy Link

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The deal is now back on!

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 1 2012 at 3:02am Copy Link

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We know that there are a lot of opinions out there about Facebook, and we've seen quite a few comments already here today. We've created a forum if you want to discuss Facebook and whether we should use it for deals:

The official 'should 100% deals use Facebook?' thread:
http://www.bitsdujour.com/view/id=18336

Sorry again for the technical snafu this morning (wipes egg from face). I goofed.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 1 2012 at 3:16am Copy Link

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Yousuf Altaf Whenever I click on the Get it for free button it takes me to the facebook page and then when I click okay it reloads the page.

Every time I click on it it just reloads the page.
BitsDuJour should fix this issue and put this offer back up again.
My opinion.

Sep 1 2012 at 3:45am Copy Link

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Merle One Thanks for having fixed the FB page !

Sep 1 2012 at 3:52am Copy Link

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Yousuf (and everyone), The earlier bug has been fixed. You might still have an old session so if you still can't get the deal please close and re-open your web browser.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 1 2012 at 4:01am Copy Link

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Reminder to everyone, if you want to discuss Facebook and whether we should use it for deals please do so here:
http://www.bitsdujour.com/view/id=18336

We'll be moving all non Data Extractor related comments over into that thread.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 1 2012 at 4:03am Copy Link

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mike ireland For those having trouble with the facebook page; when it loads you have to use the drop down and pick todays app. After that I had to refresh the page then I was able to get to the regular download page and all went well after that.

Sep 1 2012 at 9:24am Copy Link

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Chris Roy Jackson No FaceBook Page and NO LINKS (or Buttons) !!!

Only:

Data Extractor
Extract any data, emails and URLs from files and the web
Today's Deal is a Facebook only special!
To get this deal click "Like", then click "OK" below.

(If you already "Like" us, just click "OK")

No FaceBook Page and NO LINKS (or Buttons) !!!

Please FIX !!!

Sep 1 2012 at 10:15am Copy Link

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mike ireland @ chris; today you need to click in the daily giveaway in the blue box, then kinda follow what i wrote above you.

Sep 1 2012 at 10:39am Copy Link

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Chris, I'm not really sure what problem you're having. After you click the "OK" button in the popup what happens?

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 1 2012 at 10:53am Copy Link

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Brian Crumrine I have to say Data Extractor will be a nice little tool, I was able to write some simple javascript to extract table data from a web page.

Sep 1 2012 at 11:03am Copy Link

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internet explorer For some reason the installer for this program erased my 64-bit Windows 7 clipboard, so I had to go back and copy the serial again. Minor inconvenience, but something that should be cleared up if possible, assuming it's not required for the software's proper setup. Seems like I had this problem before with another Iconico app.

Sep 1 2012 at 12:17pm Copy Link

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Lee Price

Sep 1 2012 at 1:42pm Copy Link

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Matt Thank you BDJ and Iconico.

Sep 1 2012 at 2:07pm Copy Link

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Richard Cavaney Just an update on my previous post, to say that everything now worked fine for me this time round.
Also to thank BDJ for the speed with which they acted on to fix the problems. When things go wrong (which they do for everyone and everything sooner or later) it is how things occur under pressure that shows how much care is being put into things. I think BDJ did a first class job with getting things back up and running.
Finally to say that although I don't agree with Facebook's privacy policies and would prefer not to have anything to do with them, at the end of the day it is surely up to BDJ to decide how to run things.
I will comment further about the loathed Facebook on the Forum http://www.bitsdujour.com/view/id=18336 .
Also a big thankyou to Iconico for the software.

Sep 1 2012 at 2:57pm Copy Link

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Chris Roy Jackson OKAY...
For those who may be having the same propblem that I was having...
If you typically "Right-Click" and select "Open in a new Tab (or Windo) in order to keep the Comments page open...
You can NOT do that here as a "Pop-up Window" will open up on THIS PAGE when you (LEFT) Click on the "Get it..." button above. Then follow directions as stated above !!!

Hope that helps someone!!!

Sep 1 2012 at 5:39pm Copy Link

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barney Barnes It's nice, and possibly useful, but a per computer license is a show-stopper. I use multiple PCs on a regular basis, so anything that is not per-user fails.

Sep 1 2012 at 5:56pm Copy Link

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james User Very nice program. I will use this almost everyday. I don't use or like facebook either but I do have an account just for situations like this. Isn't it amazing how some of the smaller programs perform the best? Thank you.

Sep 2 2012 at 2:08am Copy Link

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Arlene Manduca Nico, you said the deal was back on because of technical difficulties. I've scrolled through page after page and can't find it. ??? Thanks

Sep 2 2012 at 8:17pm Copy Link

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Arlene, the promotion was on Saturday. Unfortunately you've arrived too late.

BitsDuJour Admin - Sep 3 2012 at 5:52am Copy Link

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