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Word expanders on disc? - srn


Posted: Dec 04, 2012

Is it possible to get a word expander (Shorthand, etc) on disc instead of just download?  I don't have much faith in the security of downloading what is basically already a key-logger from a website that seems a little shady.  Thanks!

I think they will send a disk for an extra $10 - NM

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wondering about your suspicions of their website, though.


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