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A great article about computer security.
1 posted on 10/27/2003 4:42:43 AM PST by Salo
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If someone wants to just be an effective user, they should get a Mac.

If they want to be an effective user who's semi-literate in security issues, then they should use Windows.

If they want to be an effective user with near-Jedi skill in security, then they should use Linux.

Most users just want convenience; even if it means sacrificing security.
79 posted on 10/27/2003 12:29:22 PM PST by Prime Choice (---] Stay the course -- Bush 2004 [---)
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It's working, Comrades. I was telling Gates the other day, "Billy-boy," sez I, "they're almost there. A couple more security patches and they'll be begging you to run their pathetic PCs for them from Redmond. The yearly license fee idea? Peanuts. What we do, see, is hit 'em with Windows 666 - you know, the fine print at the end of the license agreement that nobody ever reads? The default box is 'click here to sign over your soul.' The other box says 'decline and YOU'LL NEVER PLAY SOLITAIRE AT THE OFFICE AGAIN!' We got 'em, Billy, we really do..."
84 posted on 10/27/2003 12:48:17 PM PST by Billthedrill
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