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    • C Offline
      caddict
      last edited by

      andrew
      many reasons i guess
      doesn't it represent total freedom from the mainstream
      most linux distros are free...you can always have the latest version
      development is community driven and not by big business
      for reasons i don't fully understand, viruses are not really an issue
      really easy to use systems are growing rapidly
      a lot of "equivalent" software is becoming available all the time...mostly free
      drivers usually available...good community support
      many native windows applications (including SU) can run on emulators or virtual machines
      hey the list goes on

      if you want to read more, check out the articles on TechRepublic. here's one for starters
      http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-on-windows/?p=11

      it's not all a walk in the park...there can be problems
      i'm a big fan. but i haven't gone all the way...my computers are xp/linux dual boot.

      steve

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      • jeff hammondJ Offline
        jeff hammond
        last edited by

        @caddict said:

        if yo u want a real change...move to linux πŸ˜„

        i couldn't handle a change right now (well, that and i guess i don't want to change)..
        and besides, i just learned how to properly pronounce 'linux' about 4 days ago πŸ˜„

        dotdotdot

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        • utilerU Offline
          utiler
          last edited by

          so how do you say it, jeff? let's hear it!!!

          purpose/expression/purpose/....

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          • jeff hammondJ Offline
            jeff hammond
            last edited by

            haha

            for starters, the first syllable doesn't sound like "lie"
            i always said it as if i were saying "Linus" (charlie brown's bud) with an X instead of an S on the end

            dotdotdot

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            • PixeroP Offline
              Pixero
              last edited by

              I'm using NOD32 and its great. Usually one of the top softwares in tests.

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                hebrides
                last edited by

                Microsoft has put an end to your need for any third party help with:
                onetouch.com - virus scanner (free at the moment)
                defender - anti-trojan (always free)
                xp/vista - built in firewall (or free ZoneAlarm by Checkpoint)

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                  remus
                  last edited by

                  personally i wouldnt trust any of those (except zonealarm, that was pretty good last time i used it.) I have them running and i can't think of a single occasion on which they detected a threat, and i have had several trojans/viruses.

                  http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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                  • Rich O BrienR Offline
                    Rich O Brien Moderator
                    last edited by

                    Head to http://www.filehippo.com for for a great little program that scans your programs and tells which ones need updating.

                    Also try drivermax for a free driver updating solution

                    Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                      Mr S
                      last edited by

                      Hi pinari,

                      I would refer you to my original first post here.
                      Rising Anti-virus does a boot-time and memory scan before launching Windows.

                      Regards
                      Mr S

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                        CameronVan
                        last edited by

                        modelhead, can you post a link to onetouch because I am getting "Interactive Distance Learning and Communication Solutions" at http://www.onetouch.com
                        Thanks.

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                          Khai
                          last edited by

                          point : the Onecare that MS is discontinuing in favour of 'Morro'?

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                            CameronVan
                            last edited by

                            Thank you.

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                              pinari
                              last edited by

                              Where can i find a free antivirus that will get viruses that start with the computer? I have AVG/spybot/and one other that i run, but i need an antivirus that will get the ones that hide until you start your computer. If you know viruses im sure you know what im talking about. Thanks!


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                                marne
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                                @gaieus said:

                                I also used to use AVG and I did like it although for some reason, this Avast sems top be more "convenient" for me now. But I can't say anything wrong about AVG

                                The same for me, I've nearly tried every product and ended since one and a half year with avast and am satisfied, regarding terms of reliability and resource charge.

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