I have WinXP on this machine. I'm aware of the security issues. I don't think you should have a computer with any operating system without a firewall and virus protection. I'm using ZoneAlarm and Norton Anti-virus. I don't think I'd depend on MS for that kind of protection. dave *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 1/9/2002 at 9:30 AM Greg Newell wrote: >Sorry to burst your bubble about XP, Phil. I do have the Office XP and >yes, I >do love it! Many new bells and whistles. I hope you can wade through all >the >various difficulties with the OS. Please be aware of the security issues. >The >very holes that are open are the ones by which identity theft happens. >Protection, Protection, Protection! > >Greg > >Phil Bondi wrote: > >> I'm glad to hear of the good experiences with this OS. I can't wait to >the >> the Office version of XP. Those that have it love it. Once again I will >> stress that anyone who wants to upgrade to this OS needs to make sure >that >> you have the latest drivers for your hardware. It will save a few hrs. on >> the phone to various tech supports..ask me how I know! >> >> Phil > >-- >Greg Newell >mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net _____________________________ David M. Porritt dporritt@mail.smu.edu Meadows School of the Arts Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75275 _____________________________
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