Summary

Download Google Pack when you want to install all the latest personal Google software on your computer. Get some of the latest Open software offered by Google partners or important desktop protection tools. Open software is written by programmers that believe that the source code to software should be shared “openly” and that software should not be proprietary. Open software is generally free to download and use. Developers make money offering services such as support or products such as user manuals.

The Google Updater helps you manage all your Google Pack software by watching for updates; managing your downloads and installs; and providing a place where you can run, get help, or uninstall your downloaded programs.

One of the great add-ons for the Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers is the Google Toolbar. The next chapter helps you manage this great search feature.