Dan -

> Don't use a Microsoft product to surf the
> web or read your mail!

True. However, there are some issues surrounding this for many people.

1. Many companies large and small, including the one where I have my contract, have standardized on MS products. So not using them might not be an option for some folks.

2. As I think you know, I use Pegasus on my notebook computer and have never had a virus get through it. However, I was totally unable to get Pegasus working on my other machine. So I was "forced" to use OE so my other family members could use e-mail again.

3. I used Enigma for awhile as my web browser. It uses the IE DLLs so it's basically a smaller version of IE. However, it had lots of annoying habits so much so that I went back to IE. Older versions of NS such as 4.7 don't seem to support the current certificates in use at most sites. I tried NS 6.0 when it was in beta. What a dog. Is 6.1 any better? I've never tried Opera.

4. I know you know this but it bears repeating for those who might not know it. Good, (and it goes without saying up-to-date), virus protection will help prevent a lot of this although the very latest junk might get through.

5. And finally, again for those who might not know it, ***ABSOLUTELY NEVER*** open an e-mail attachment unless you know the sender and you're expecting an attachment. At the very least the sender should tell you what's attached, the size, etc.

Rick Smith, "The Net Guerrilla"




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