Reply to Ricky: <em>>From my experience of teaching seniors "computing" for the past 9 years, they don't think a thing about security. If the vendor (any) of any operating system doesn't make basic security a part of the system, then they are going to loose users. If a newbe gets a system and after only a little while the system is compromised because of poor security the vendor didn't warn about, that vendor will loose a customer. It may be hard for some of the "tech-heads" (not a derogatory term) to understand the senior home user. They have been sold this computer by M$ vendors to keep in touch with their family, etc. and cannot envision anyone trying to do harm to their computer. Until M$ and other OS vendors start thinking about these little people, they are going to loose many customers. Most of these users would love to have an OS that is easy to use and does not have them out in the cold because of security. I know of many that have purchased a system and when it would not work "EASILY" out of the box, they returned the system and will not purchase another. <p>Question: Could Linux be programmed to have all the features these people want with none of the problems. $$$$ to the company that can put together a complete system targeted to these people. Anyone interested? Larry ================================================ BRLUG - The Baton Rouge Linux User Group Visit http://www.brlug.net for more information. Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to change your subscription information. ================================================ <!-- body="end" --> <hr noshade> <ul> <li><strong>Next message:</strong> Shannon Roddy: "Re: [brluglist] Fw: Steve Gibson's July/2001 News from GRC.COM ..." <li><strong>Previous message:</strong> Ricky Salmon: "RE: [brluglist] Fw: Steve Gibson's July/2001 News from GRC.COM ..." <li><strong>In reply to:</strong> Ricky Salmon: "RE: [brluglist] Fw: Steve Gibson's July/2001 News from GRC.COM ..." <li><strong>Next in thread:</strong> john beamon: "RE: [brluglist] Fw: Steve Gibson's July/2001 News from GRC.COM ..." <li><strong>Messages sorted by:</strong> [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] [ attachment ] </ul> <hr noshade>
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