[Vision2020] Stay out of jail - beware of spyware

[Tom Hansen]

Paranoia, self-destroya.

 

I have been running Windows XP operating system, MS Outlook, and Outlook
Express for a long time.  I have yet to experience any security violations
on either of my computers here at home.   I also run Norton Anti-Virus
(keeping my online subscription current for virus definitions) and Symantec
firewall.  Both machines are on DSL and are, therefore, updated constantly.

 

I upload/download files virtually every day.  The only "slow down" that I
have experienced were due primarily running out of Corona beer.

 

My guess is that Microsoft R&D is aware and extremely familiar with any/all
online threats.

 

However, if you feel more secure by changing your web browser, reinstalling
a different operating system, virtually reformatting your hard-drive, and
coating your motorcycle helmet with tinfoil to prevent hackers from stealing
your thoughts, go for it.

 

Tom Hansen

Moscow, idaho

 

 

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, a drink in the other, body thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO. What a ride!'"

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Art Deco
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 8:21 PM
To: Vision 2020
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Stay out of jail - beware of spyware

 

Excellent advice from Paul.

 

One additional recommendation:

 

Get a program that removes traces of internet browsing and erases all the
data from all deleted files.  Deleting a file only removes the entry from
the disc directory.  To be safe, the data in the file needs to be erased
also.  It is also important to periodically erase all data from a disc that
is not in a file.  I use Windows Washer, but there are other programs which
do the same.  Set the program to keep all discs on your system clean.

 

W.

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