On 2006-10-17, Erik Funkenbusch <erik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:54:38 +0100, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Do You Maintain Your OS on a Regular Basis?
>>
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>>| The thing that you have to remember about your computer is that it's
>>| a machine, and machines need regular maintenance. I'm not just talking
>>| about the hardware components, either, because the software that runs
>>| on and utilizes the hardware (your operating system) can also become
>>| bloated and inefficient over time, too.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2366&Itemid=449
>> http://tinyurl.com/yayhu5
>>
>> Think virus scans, disk integrity checks, defragmentation, reboots, Registry
>> bloat, menu clutter, etc.
>
> Ah, more Linux advocacy at it's finest.
The malware screener on the wife's XP machines are a real
menace. They're apparent inability to allow for the application of
some basic sensible rules is quite infuriating. It really doesn't
make ANY sense to continually pester the user.
I would expect most n00bs to quickly tune out and turn
all of it off... leaving the box wide open.
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