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Does XP communicate with redmond?
xyle_one:
quote:Originally posted by skippy:
its not my system. its a friend's. but i met the "tech dood" and seems pretty good. i was just curious because i am running xp. so what is the easiest linux version to install and run? i tried installing red hat several years ago, but display drivers for xwindows werent available for my notebook.
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um. Considering my recent experience with linux (that is a whole 'nother topic), i am not going to suggest it unless you yourself are well versed with computers & operating systems.
I mean. it is definetely possible to replace Windows with Linux. It really depends on you.
rkmaster27:
if you really care about spyware, but don't want a hassle, get 2000
Xeen:
quote:Originally posted by Viper:
The only form of spyware in XP is Alexa. It is a registry entry that is used to send ad companies info about stuff you like(via browsing habits). Nothing personal is sent to them like your name, address, etc.
Alexa is easily removable with Ad-Aware which can be downloaded free at http://www.lavasoftusa.com
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Let's not forget about all the spyware in Windows Media Player and that it sends Redmond info about what you play in it. They admitted to that by the way...
Xeen:
quote:Originally posted by microsuck needs a little work:
if you really care about spyware, but don't want a hassle, get 2000
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werd...
xyle_one:
quote:Originally posted by xeen:
Let's not forget about all the spyware in Windows Media Player and that it sends Redmond info about what you play in it. They admitted to that by the way...
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windows media player is an application. it is not xp. just dont use media player. problem solved. The topic was spyware in windows. not all ms software.
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