I'd bet they got a C&D letter or worse from download.com.
By the way here is the US TM search for download.com
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Word Mark DOWNLOAD.COM
Goods and Services (ABANDONED) IC 042. US 100 101. G & S: providing services for searching or browsing electronic communications networks, of for electronic delivery of computer software or of a wide range of educational or entertainment matter. FIRST USE: 19961028. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19961028
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Design Search Code
Serial Number 75061306
Filing Date February 22, 1996
Current Filing Basis 1A;1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) CNET, INC. CORPORATION DELAWARE 150 Chestnut Street San Francisco CALIFORNIA 94111
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record Andrew P. Bridges
Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL-2(F)
Live/Dead Indicator DEAD
Abandonment Date January 20, 2000