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agentzmith:
I went to Windows Update the other day-I don`t think I was spoofed because I went from the Windows OS-not from a false email.Downloaded the new v4 software..Then I downloaded false corrupt code and hard to destroy viruses.There were new strange processes running in the background..I`m sure it was the genuine site.Why would Microsoft do this? This is outrageous.Aren`t they just supposed to give us spyware.If they think my legal registered OS isn`t genuine,why let me update at all?

Refalm:
No you're wrong. It's perfectly legal for Microsoft to install spyware on your computer.
It's also perfectly legal for Microsoft to take over your computer.

It's best to reinstall Windows and NEVER use Windows Update again. If you're using Windows XP, you might be interested in this program.

If you're tired of Windows, like I am, download Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux. My personal choice is Mandrake Linux, because it kick ass  

[ May 25, 2003: Message edited by: Refalm ]

agentzmith:
Yeah,I suppose you`re right.So much for the privacy laws which Bill Clinton passed years ago!It seems Windows isn`t secure,(I`ve still been hacked),despite the so-called security updates they keep posting on the Update site.How secure is Linux? What`s the quality of the software like?

Refalm:
Linux has better security built in than Windows. The security has a better quality than any known firewall for Windows.

It's easy to use, and compatible with a lot of file extensions. They only issue are games. A game like Grand Theft Auto Vice City can be played in Linux, however it's buggy. I suggest you try it first, keep it for a week and throw it off if ou don't like it (very unlikely).

agentzmith:
Yeah..O.K.Thanks for the advice.You just might convert me yet.But anything`s better than the trouble I`m having lately.Life on the net never used to be like this...

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