RE: [OT] I think I have a virus
Greg Haberek wrote:
>
> > I am running Windows 95 and Netscape 4.04.
> > Do I really need to worry about Spyware and Viruses
> > with this old stuff?
>
> I doubt you have anything to worry about. Windows 95 is basically bullet
> proof. I know Kat still uses it, and I'm sure she swears buy it.
> Upgrading to '98 SE might not hurt, its one of the *only* Microsoft
> upgrades I'd ever suggest. As for Netscape 4.04.... geeze, I remember
> using 3.91! Again, its kid tested and mother approved. I don't remember
> getting spyware and viruses when I had Win95 and Netscape.
>
> The problem of constantly upgrading software isn't to fix existing
> 'undocumented issues' (as Mr. Gates likes to put it) but to add new
> 'features' which open up security flaws and ultimately kill the speed
> and reliability of the app on slower, older systems. Like my dad always
> said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I know I'm still using
> utilities on Linux that are years old and work great.
>
> ~Greg
>
>
I agree. I'm not going to upgrade anything unless I get new (faster) computer.
I downloaded a newer version of Netscape but with all it's bells and
whistles it took about 5 minuets to download one web page.
I read somewhere (I think Internet for Dummies) "Don't upgrade everytime
a product comes out with a new version".
don cole
SF
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