I have SP2 slipstreamed into my XP install disc. One pass at Windows update is all that's required after an install.
So you basically have to buy a new version of Windows XP or order an SP2 CD-ROM to skip all the updates?
Why reboot and scan, if it's a clean system? Turn the XP firewall on before plugging in the Rj45 cable - or if you have win2k, disbale file and printer sharing first.
You're obviously into computers. Most people aren't, and let their computer on a direct Internet connection.
Firewalls are overrated, and uneccessary.The built in XP firewall is sufficient to fend off worm type attacks if your to lazy to turn off services, or patch your machine. Outbound blocking is overrated. If you have malware on your PC, you've already lost the battle.
Again, you know how to fend off malware, even with a firewall which believes that outbound blocking is overrated.
But most users don't. How are they supposed to know what's best for them?
And how is outbound blocking supposed to be overrated? It costs less time and effort for a firewall to reject the bad packets before they enter the computer.
Why? Do you plan on surfing donkey porn sites using IE while logged on as an administrator?
You get spyware in these days by just going to a news site that gets money from Gator, Doubleclick, etc.
Oh no! Installing drivers! You never have to do that with Linux, right? You, know, you can install multiple drivers in Windows 2000/XP without having to reboot after each.
Installing drivers nowdays is almost done automatically. And if not, you can always install it.
Yes, because it's common knowlege that Linux distros magically set themselves up to each users exact specifications without ever needing any kind of post installation maintenance.
In the Windows XP installation, you get to choose almost nothing.
And in the Longhorn installation you have two options: admin password and in what directory you want to install it.
No thanks, I prefer the neat packet management of Linux.
