B
Big Steel
I will not be using NOD32 anymore after the license expires.
C
Char Jackson
Yes, we do! Thanks for noticing. I hoped you would.
Y
yester64
Nah, its not like that.
I read about MSE and it does fine. Others have more features or update
quicker. I am refering to an article in the c't recently. But in this
article the eset version was not ready for a test.
Right now i have MSE running. Haven't checked the report in the
program. Is there a report? Need to check that.
So how good is it really? Because i have no clue really, but i figure
its better than nacked.
Y
yester64
I think the host file mentioned some posts earlier is a good
protection regarding outbound traffic since it blocks certain ip's.
Made sense to me. On Windows i have no clue about the firewall, but i
read in several magazines that the windows firewall is good enough.
Y
yester64
May i ask why?
K
Ken Blake
We agree on more things than we disagree on.Yes, we do! Thanks for noticing. I hoped you would.
K
Ken Blake
That's fine. I don't want to try to talk you into it. And if you are
using Microsoft Security Essentials, you're using a very good
anti-virus.
W
WaIIy
If you want to spend ten days making rules.
J
Jeff Barnett
That's too bad. I really am looking for an anti-virus product that can
break suspend. If they would only use the OS scheduler .....
O
occam
J
John Morrison
I run two computers and switch off at bedtime, I also don't fancy
playing with computers just before bedtime.
In the morning I get out of bed and while still dressed in my jarmies I
fire up both computers and update SUPERAntiSpyware, Spybot, Malwarebyte
& SpywareBlaster and check for updates and update as necessary. I start
ESET scanning and also running the above mentioned programs.
I set Eudora checking for email and then go for a SS&S, I don't shave
because I have a full beard so one S shouldn't have appeared.
M
Muad'Dib
Sorry for the long delay, I am a very busy person so don't get on here
as much as I used to, but with winter just around the corner that may
change. Right now I am still using Ubuntu on this machine and the one
before it and before that, have Ubuntu Ultimate on a net-book which I
like. I have Mint installed in Virtual Box on this machine as I have
clients who like it so I use it to be familiar with were things are etc
and can boot it quickly to run through step-by-step instructions with a
client on the phone. I also run XP Pro in Virtual Box on here for when I
need to do a quick Windows something or another like work related stuff.
I dual boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu on this machine. I also have just a
Linux test virtual machine for checking out various Distros via
downloaded live CD images. I know you have been partial to Mint lately,
and while I do like it and have installed it on client's computers,
their choice as I always give options including Windows, I still am
partial to Ubuntu.
Cheers
M
Muad'Dib
Actually, I haven't taken time to even check out anything past 10.04LTS
really. I did boot one of the later releases in the virtual machine but
only briefly, and since then I just haven't had time. I'll have to take
a closer look to see what you are talking about. Hmmm, I have a little
time today.. I'll get back to you, but I have to download the latest
first.
Cheers
M
Muad'Dib
Alrighty then, I see what you are talking about. I thought maybe theyActually, I haven't taken time to even check out anything past 10.04LTS
really. I did boot one of the later releases in the virtual machine but
only briefly, and since then I just haven't had time. I'll have to take
a closer look to see what you are talking about. Hmmm, I have a little
time today.. I'll get back to you, but I have to download the latest
first.
Cheers
would have a desktop interface choice at login, but nope. I see it being
newbie friendly, but it's not for me. Guess I'll be checking out some
other Distros to see what I'll be changing to. I'll play with Mint some
more, and also see if they have a later version to tinker with.
Thanks for the heads-up
Cheers
M
Muad'Dib
Yes, that is exactly where I see them going, and moving towards the
cloud bit. I have no need for a tablet, as when I am away from my
computer I find/get what I want on my Droid phone which is mostly just
weather, football scores/stats and things of that nature. Tablets are ok
for those who like them, I find them cumbersome for things, well, like
this where a real keyboard and large screen is just plain easier. So let
them make yet another division for that sort of thing, but leave regular
Ubuntu as a normal desktop OS.
Winders 8 is completely tablet orientated. I hadn't really taken a
look at it until today. It looks just fine for anything touch screen,
but why would I want it on a regular desktop? I don't.
Cheers
B
Big Steel
You are not correct about an all tablet anything.
<http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20100365-75/windows-8-to-offer-both-metro-and-desktop-interface/>
<copied>
With touch-screen capabilities and an overall theme borrowed from
Windows Phone 7, the Metro UI has been designed with smartphones and
tablets in mind but can run on traditional computers as well.
However, for people who want better control over their PCs, Microsoft
will also offer the more traditional desktop interface as an
alternative. By default, Metro will actually hide and not even load the
Windows desktop. But people who prefer the more familiar environment can
easily flip a switch to display the desktop, which Sinofsky referred to
as "just another app" in Windows 8.
<end>
M
Muad'Dib
Ah ok, I just haven't had time to fully research either newer systems.
That should change soon with winter on its way. I think the Ubuntu team
needs to rethink, and allow a choice at boot. If one can choose a
regular desktop for the new Windows, then good deal, glad to hear it.
Cheers