Windows XP (hOT)

David M. Porritt dm.porritt@verizon.net
Wed, 09 Jan 2002 10:00:30 -0600


I have WinXP on this machine.  I'm aware of the security issues.  I
don't think you should have a computer with any operating system
without a firewall and virus protection.  I'm using ZoneAlarm and
Norton Anti-virus.  I don't think I'd depend on MS for that kind of
protection.

dave

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On 1/9/2002 at 9:30 AM Greg Newell wrote:

>Sorry to burst your bubble about XP, Phil. I do have the Office XP
and
>yes, I
>do love it! Many new bells and whistles. I hope you can wade through
all
>the
>various difficulties with the OS. Please be aware of the security
issues.
>The
>very holes that are open are the ones by which identity theft
happens.
>Protection, Protection, Protection!
>
>Greg
>
>Phil Bondi wrote:
>
>> I'm glad to hear of the good experiences with this OS. I can't
wait to
>the
>> the Office version of XP. Those that have it love it. Once again I
will
>> stress that anyone who wants to upgrade to this OS needs to make
sure
>that
>> you have the latest drivers for your hardware. It will save a few
hrs. on
>> the phone to various tech supports..ask me how I know!
>>
>> Phil
>
>--
>Greg Newell
>mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net


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David M. Porritt
dporritt@mail.smu.edu
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275
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