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gordboy
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 Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject: A Tip To Avoid Spyware |
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The best way to avoid spyware is not to run Windows at all.
Are the major corporations of the world stupid ? Does anyone here imagine that Google or Hotmail etc use Windows for their servers ?
Very good alternatives are Linux or Mac OSX. I use both daily and I have *never* had any trouble with malware, spyware, rootkits, viruses, worms or any other species of crapware, in almost ten years.
To those that say -
"I don't want to have to study for a PhD in order just to use my computer. Why do I have to do anything ? Everyone else uses Windows, and I'm going to keep doing so".
I say -
Wake up, and smell the soft-boiled eggs and toast. Are you even aware that your computer is running at about 40% of it's potential speed, bogged down with anti-virus, malware filters and so-called firewalls ? Are you even aware that *all* Microsoft software attempts to contact base, divulging all your personal details ?
You have nothing to lose except your pains. |
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kbo234
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If you have the time, is it a simple matter to switch from Windows to Linux or Macwhatever?
Is it very expensive to do so? |
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flamesong
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| You can install Mac OSX on a PC now. I haven't done it - I'm a Mac user - but I'm looking into it for my sister. I get a bit tired offering 'family technical support' for an operating system which seems to seek to control the user. |
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gordboy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| kbo234 wrote: | If you have the time, is it a simple matter to switch from Windows to Linux or Macwhatever?
Is it very expensive to do so? |
You could change over to linux in about an hour. All you need is the install CD. You already have all your valuable data backed up to CD or DVD, I take it.
Popular versions are Fedora Core 6 & Ubuntu 6.10. They both have good hardware driver support. And they are both absolutely FREE.
As for running MacOSX on a PC. This is not really viable, or more to the point, LEGAL. I would advise people to steer well clear. Of course, I am not talking about "legit" Mac installations. They are fine.
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kbo234
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| gordboy wrote: | | kbo234 wrote: | If you have the time, is it a simple matter to switch from Windows to Linux or Macwhatever?
Is it very expensive to do so? |
You could change over to linux in about an hour. All you need is the install CD. You already have all your valuable data backed up to CD or DVD, I take it.
Popular versions are Fedora Core 6 & Ubuntu 6.10. They both have good hardware driver support. And they are both absolutely FREE.
This message was brought to you in Firefox 1.5.0.7 for linux Fedora Core 6. |
Thanks for that. |
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