Beware the "Free" Download

This morning I wanted to upgrade to the latest version of iTunes. I did a Google search for "download iTunes free." The first site Google found was one named "free-download-site." the iTunes logo was prominently displayed at the top of the page. At first I thought I was on the Apple iTunes download site, so I clicked the huge Download button near the top of the web page. I knew something did not seem right when I was asked to pay $37 for the download. Then, I knew I was not on the Apple iTunes site because Apple had not charged me anything to donwload the version of iTunes I already had on my computer. I went to Apple.com, found the iTunes page, and downloaded version 7 of iTunes free.

I am sure it is legal for the "free-download-site" to charge for iTunes downloads. Supposedly if you download the software from this site you receive some benefits such as tutorials and tech support. At the bottom of the site's home page a tiny footer
proclaims, "This website has no affiliation whatsoever with the owner of this software program, and provides ONLY a link to the software program." Please make sure you know whose website you are on if you don't want to pay for downloading software that is supposed to be free.