Even with the Vista faux pas' (which can clearly be mitigated with well-published know-how), XP is not what I would consider a "secure solution". I'm sure you prolly dont want to hear it, but Im just sayin'... I would take Vista over XP any day, if you value your client data security.
I think you (or the powers that be) are making a mistake in choosing XP. -- ME2 On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 7:32 AM, mqcarp <[email protected]> wrote: > ha...ha! > > We have not tested 7 fully so that is off the table and Vista is not > even remotely of interest > > > > > On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:30 AM, David Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > > "Due to security issues ...we get workstations with ...Windows XP" > > > > Seems like an oxymoron if you think about it. :-) > > > > I understand the situation, but taken out of context it sounds funny! > > > > David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER > > NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION > > (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mqcarp [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:57 AM > > To: NT System Admin Issues > > Subject: Low end reliable workstations > > > > We have a division that uses very low end equipment because they just > > do not need the power. I am finding it harder and harder to find good > > options for this. In the past we have used Dell because they let you > > customize so much. This is fine I suppose but I would like to compare. > > Do you have any areas where you use low end workstations? > > > > Due to security issues as well as the low need for processor power we > > get workstations with no CDROM, floppy drive, disable the USB ports, > > 2GB or less RAM, the smallest HD possible and Windows XP. > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
