James Knott wrote: <snip>
Whether it's "My Documents" in Windows or your home directory in Linux, it's a very good idea to keep all a users files in one spot. If you are able to write elsewhere, then it's likely you have admin rights, which makes your computer very vulnerable to malware. A big part of the virus problem on Windows is users who think they have to run with admin rights. You may need them for certain specific instances, but in general, you should be running as a user.
I have only one "account" or "user" on my computers. My files are 99% of the time in a "a----" prefix folder. Each folder is for a specific purpose. I use a prefix to make sure all my important files are in one of these. These are the ones that are backed up on my server's drives and then some DVDs (12-14) every few months. As for malware and other "nasties", I run a lot of security systems on all my computers. As for Admin rights, well there are a lot of things I do that ask if as an admin user I want it done. Mostly running the programs I use for security and some other important software. I do hate it when Vista goes black then asks if I want continue with my action. I have no had a virus on my computers in years, thanks to all my security software, several do the same thing in different ways to make sure nothing is missed. Well, I have to go visit my newly born grand niece. An Easter baby. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
