Just thought I'd mention virtual machines. They are so cheap (OS free (ie linux), app free (Virtualbox for personal use)) that it is feasible to have a VM hosted on nearly any operating system running a Linux guest that has the single purpose of Internet banking.
Cheers, Josh Geoffrey wrote: > Thanks to all who gave advice. It is reassuring to learn that, as I > suspected, Linux was generally virus free. Nevertheless, like most, I > use Internet banking that I would like to keep secure as much as I can > in my terminal. I have made text files of all replies and will be > looking at all the suggestions for further action. Great stuff. > By the way I use two hard drives, one for XP (which has a few programs > that I must use) and one for Ubuntu. I switch from one to the other > using a latched switching device designed by an electronics friend. The > device fits into a PC case slot. > If I have further questions on specific points raised by members I will > email directly, if that's OK. > Geoffrey > > > -- ubuntu-au mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
