Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

[Stephen Fisher]

not really.  dial-ups have the same security issues as broadband, the main difference is that with broadband your computer is usually on-line for longer periods of time, making it more vulnerable because it's more accessible. Jon's suggestion of a minimal linux install is a great one.  Many linux distributions can be configured to run on very limited hardware.  The software is generally more secure than Windows and VERY cost effective (ie free!). happy day, stephen Jonathan Cass wrote: I would assume that the person who would be purchasing this computer would be using a dial-up, as opposed to a broadband connection. Does this change the security issue analysis at all? Jonathan A. Cass -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stephen Fisher Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 10:14 AM To: Charles H. Buchholtz Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UC] Computer to Donate On the other hand, if you are situating this behind a DSL/cable router (firewall) and only visiting "trusted" websites (website which you know to be legit like major companies, friends, family, etc), then it should be fine on the internet. However, Chip is correct, if you plan to just "browse" the internet somewhat indescriminantly then a windows 95 box is horribly insecure. Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 08:45:26 EST A computer like this is fine for someone who wants to go on the Internet principally to have email capability. And a place like the Second Mile Center sells machines of this vintage and capacity in the $25 to $50 range. I doubt that you could run anything more recent than Windows 95 on this box, and Windows 95 is very insecure. So, it is *not* suitable for internet work. It would be OK for someone who wants to run Word, Excel, games etc, without going online. It might be a good machine for games and educational software for a young child (without a network connection). --- Chip ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .