[triadtechtalk] Re: This from Worldstart.com today!
- From: Armando Barreiro <avbsantos@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:26:15 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
My comment wasn't made with the intention to demean any OS either, Howard. I
was merely pointing out the alternatives to others that may be less savvy and
form part of this group. Alternatives in both, in the obtaining of patches for
98 and in using a totally different platform.
Having to dedicate oneself to the constant tinkering in order to be able to
work with the PC IS a RPIA. I agree wholeheartedly with you. Not having to help
others figure out their issues with Windows would leave me with a lot more free
time. I'd be so bored!
That's part of Windows.
"There are three major things every consumer and user of computers needs to
do," Scott Charney, the security chief for Microsoft, said. "One, get antivirus
software and keep it up to date. Two, get a fire wall and turn it on. And
three, patch your machines."
See "Hackers, Viruses & Worms: Government Regulation to the Rescue!"
here: http://in-security.blogspot.com/2003_09_01_in-security_archive.html
Also: http://www.castlecops.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=2961
And:
<http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/01/technology/01NET.html?ei=5007&en=59781416d00a7c4a&ex=1377748800&partner=USERLAND&pagewanted=print&position=>
Armando
-----Original Message-----
>From: Howard <hbint@xxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Jul 13, 2006 9:57 AM
>To: triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [triadtechtalk] Re: This from Worldstart.com today!
>
>I wasn't knocking ANY os ... just supplying some info for the group!
>
>Yes, XP is not ... and never will be ... perfect. In fact NO os will ever be
>perfect. Sometimes the patches MS supply do more harm than good and then
>they patch the patches ... over and over again.
>
>It's really too bad that many people spend more time adding this and that to
>try to avoid virii, trojans, spyware, malware and adware than they do
>enjoying their computers. Isn't that what it's supposed to be all about?
>
>Howard
>
>
>Subject: [triadtechtalk] Re: This from Worldstart.com today!
>
>
>> Anyway, I meant to say that there are alternatives for everything. Here's
>> but one of many:
>> http://www.comptechlib.com/1777.html
>>
>> BTW, you're now living with over 21 vulnerabilities that were built into
>> XP and that MS has yet to patch.
>> http://secunia.com/product/11/
>>
>> So..., who needs MS? Here's another free alternative that works:
>> http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/3677
>>
>> There are folks I know that are still using Windows 95.
>>
>> Armando
>> A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Howard <hbint@xxxxxxxx>
>>>Sent: Jul 13, 2006 7:34 AM
>>>To: triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Subject: [triadtechtalk] This from Worldstart.com today!
>>>
>>>Windows 98/SE/ME Support Gone
>>>
>>>Have you heard the news? Microsoft recently announced that the support for
>>>the Windows 98, 98 Second Edition (SE) and Millennium (ME) versions
>>>expired on July 11, 2006 (which was Tuesday of this week). This means that
>>>Microsoft is cutting off any public and technical support to its customers
>>>from now on. This expiration also includes security updates.
>>>
>>>The reason Microsoft is doing this is basically because the products
>>>within these Windows operating systems are outdated. They also pose higher
>>>security risks to the customers who still use these versions.
>>>
>>>You may have heard tales of Microsoft ending their support for 98/SE/ME at
>>>earlier dates, but according to them, it is really over this time. Just to
>>>reiterate, all support (including online self-help and paid support) and
>>>all critical security updates have ended for these operating systems. You
>>>can still use these versions, but no support whatsoever will be given
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>All users who still use Windows 98, 98SE and ME are urged to upgrade to a
>>>higher version. The most secure choice is obviously XP, but Windows also
>>>has a new system called Vista coming out later this year. So, if you still
>>>use an older version, you may want to start thinking about which new one
>>>will be best for you.
>>
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