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 Mar 29 2006, 09:11 AM
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From dell...yea i kno ive no personality but its quick and easy  I have been told here before that the AVG virus protector is good, and ive taken that advice and i use it on my desktop. The thing is...Ididnt pay for any antivirus, spamblocker.firewall type products from dell so the computer is completly unprotected... What protection do i need to get to keep the laptop safe...if i have to buy it i will but if there is freen non commersial products available, i of course would prefer them  As always thanks Sleepydog. -------------------- Please smile, and try not to take life sooooo seriously. You will be more sucessful, less paraniod and live longer
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Mar 29 2006, 10:23 AM
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Member Group: Banned Posts: 131 Joined: 14-February 06 From: Ireland /Eire/ Irlande / irlanda / Irske - pick 1 Member No.: 55,121 |
Yea i think that'll cover me!! thanks Acklan!
Now all i have to do is wait for my "i have no personality" dell laptop computer to be delivered.!! -------------------- Please smile, and try not to take life sooooo seriously. You will be more sucessful, less paraniod and live longer
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Mar 29 2006, 10:44 AM
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Member Group: Banned Posts: 131 Joined: 14-February 06 From: Ireland /Eire/ Irlande / irlanda / Irske - pick 1 Member No.: 55,121 |
Unless it is Microsoft endorsed I would be weary of it….. It may run but could be useless
This is the reply i got from my sister by email when i sent her the list....whats my reply...personally i think shes wrong.. This post has been edited by sleepydog: Mar 29 2006, 10:46 AM -------------------- Please smile, and try not to take life sooooo seriously. You will be more sucessful, less paraniod and live longer
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Mar 29 2006, 10:55 AM
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 Bleeping GloDiva  Group: Members Posts: 7,479 Joined: 25-April 04 From: As always I'm beside myself ;) Member No.: 228 |
My opinion is that she is misinformed.
But she is allowed of course to have her own personal opinion. Many of Bleeping Computers members are security experts, and I listen and learn from them. I have known these members for quite some time and would most certainly value their opinion over MS anyday. The free programs we recommend here are proven and tested to be just as good as commercial ones. And not just by members of Bleeping Computer. This is a free site so recommending free programs fits right in with BC's entire concept. --------------------  |
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Mar 29 2006, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(sleepydog @ Mar 29 2006, 10:44 AM)  Unless it is Microsoft endorsed I would be weary of it….. It may run but could be useless This is the reply i got from my sister by email when i sent her the list....whats my reply...personally i think shes wrong.. QUOTE(Scarlett @ Mar 29 2006, 10:55 AM) My opinion is that she is misinformed. But she is allowed of course to have her own personal opinion. Many of Bleeping Computers members are security experts, and I listen and learn from them. I have known these members for quite some time and would most certainly value their opinion over MS anyday. The free programs we recommend here are proven and tested to be just as good as commercial ones. And not just by members of Bleeping Computer. This is a free site so recommending free programs fits right in with BC's entire concept. I agree with Scarlett. These programs would not be used by so many people if they were "useless." I trust the BC experts more than MS, who don't think ahead and release half-finished products with more security holes than Dunkin Donuts. I am currently using some of the programs recommended by BC, as posted by acklan. I am very pleased with them, and I would recommend them to my friends.
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Mar 29 2006, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Banned Posts: 131 Joined: 14-February 06 From: Ireland /Eire/ Irlande / irlanda / Irske - pick 1 Member No.: 55,121 |
Just for the record...
I will be using BC's recommended software. 
-------------------- Please smile, and try not to take life sooooo seriously. You will be more sucessful, less paraniod and live longer
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Mar 29 2006, 04:05 PM
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 Bleepin' cat's meow Group: BC Advisor Posts: 8,524 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Baton Rouge, La. Member No.: 9,323 |
Don't be so quick to down prebuilt computers (Dell, emachine, Gateway, HP, Compaq,..). While true you can buid a better computer for the money, these computer fill and preform a rerquirement is the computer world. I personal have over a dozen Dells (GX1, GX1p,) setup at my home. Everyone is a '97-'99 retired corporate computer. While not top of the line they have fill the niche I aquired them for, namely My families needs. If I were to upgrade these computers I would by Dell canned solution in a heartbeat. As a matter of fact I will be buying My three kids Dells for Christmas.
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Mar 30 2006, 03:11 AM
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Member Group: Banned Posts: 131 Joined: 14-February 06 From: Ireland /Eire/ Irlande / irlanda / Irske - pick 1 Member No.: 55,121 |
These guys assemble computers in my home town! just about a mile away from me...
didnt choose them though...abit more expensive Alienware -------------------- Please smile, and try not to take life sooooo seriously. You will be more sucessful, less paraniod and live longer
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Mar 30 2006, 08:18 AM
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Who is going to build their own laptop? hehe Maybe I am misinformed. LOL But I use many of the products listed in acklan's reply. I trust the ones I see other security expets recommending or using themselves. I myself would not put MSAS betas on any machine I had.. especially if I was to buy a new laptop. I have a Dell PC and it has been a very lovely machine for me.
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Mar 30 2006, 12:22 PM
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 To INSANITY and BEYOND !! Group: Moderator Posts: 9,570 Joined: 10-September 04 From: NJ USA Member No.: 2,608 |
Just some updated info on 2 companies...
Dell to buy Alienware http://today.reuters.com/business/newsArti...LIENWARE-DC.XML -------------------- Can you spare some PC cycles to help FIND A CURE .. BC FOLDING TEAM Click me /info..
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