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Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> __/ [ William Poaster ] on Thursday 29 June 2006 10:45 \__
>
>> This message was posted on Usenet, NOT JLAforums, & on Thu, 29 Jun 2006
>> 09:03:50 +0100, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>
>>> __/ [ Mark Kent ] on Thursday 29 June 2006 08:28 \__
>>>
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>>>> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>>>>> Microsoft fixes Windows security patch
>>>>>
>>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>>| However, the fix can interfere with certain dial-up networking
>>>>>| connections. Problems occur only with dial-up connections that use a
>>>>>| terminal window, or dial-up scripting, Microsoft said. This type of
>>>>>| connection may stop responding after the patch is applied, it added.
>>>>> `----
>>>>>
>>>>> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6089163.html
>>>>
>>>> ah, so you secure your windows machine by preventing a network
>>>> connection. I can see how that works.
>>>
>>> It's like chopping off your whatsisname instead of using a condom.
>>>
>>> Windows: when all all hope is lost, pull the wire out.
>>
>> Maybe it's M$'s new anti-virus innovation! ;-)
>
> I have seen people sob when their computer was forced off
> the network (socket disabled) due to viral issues. There is
> a 'grace' quota of two times, after which the person pays a
> fine of 35 quid _per disconnection_ (infection), for wasting
> staff's time and scanning ports on the network (slowing down
> or jeopardising others).
>
> In many cases, such people come to the point of being
> disconnected very many times (either you are always clean or
> you're a total disaster). They never learned the lessson or
> manage to protect Windows, even after a complete wipe, This
> proves that, much like Ballmer's 2-day experience/ordeal,
> protecting Windows requires unnecessary skills (negation
> intended).
>
> I was at least kind enough to offer a Ubuntu CD at the point
> of sobbing... *smile*
>
Surely for most computer users, an Ubuntu CD and a USB key would be
enough for them? Why bother with a built-in OS at all?
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