[Ham-Computers] Local Ham with computer troubles...

[Loren Moline WA7SKT]

Ok well all those who download games and songs and videos are really targets....I only use a few ham programs and as far as XP I hardly think many will stay with it. As far as support I don't worry about that...the ability to run my ham radio programs outweigh any worries.

Also I have nothing on my computer I cannot install again. I have had  computers for 30 years and never have had to reformat and re-install because of hacking or viruses...I guess there is always a first time..

 
Loren   WA7SKT

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> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:01:40 -0400
> From: jeffv at op.net
> To: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Local Ham with computer troubles...
> 
> On 04/20/2012 05:40 PM, Loren Moline WA7SKT wrote:
> >
> > Every new version of MS operating system means more programs you
> > can't run and more hard drive space consumed and more vulnerability
> > to hackers.
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> 
> > I will stay with XP til the cows come home. The hackers
> > don't mess with XP much anymore. They have a new operating system to
> > challenge their hacking skills in Win 7.
> 
> Disagree.  You're going to be more vulnerable with XP once support 
> stops, which is soon.  Any new vulnerabilities discovered or developed 
> for XP will not be patched.  Since many will be sticking with XP, 
> particularly businesses, it will still be a huge target.
> 
> You will also be vulnerable due to apps you run on XP, which may or may 
> not be patched.
> 
> I run linux at home and work primarily.  Because I have to support 
> Windows, I have to keep a Windows box.  I have 7 at work and XP at home 
> and felt like you - I'd just keep XP.  But after consideration, I'm 
> probably going to downgrade to 7 at home after support for XP ends.
> 
> I hate M$ but have to be realistic and safe.  I recommend the same for 
> everyone else.
> 
> 
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