Bob Estes wrote:
Another recommendation is to run Linux, where viruses are not an issue.
Yes, I'd agree with that sentiment. Having used Linux for just over a
year, I'm delighted at how easy it is and at not having to worry about
"nasties".
I've been running Linux as my main OS for over 6 years and OS/2 for 10
more before that. Viruses are extremely unlikely on both platforms,
simply due to the design of the operating system, something that's
lacking in Windows. With OS/2, as with Linux, about the only way for a
virus to take hold is via the boot sector. There are other mechanisms
on both, that make life difficult for a virus.
This all sounds good, and I have considered trying out Linux, but I use
sever commercial programs such as Quicken & Telechart that will not run
on Linux.
These two links may be useful.
The table of equivalents / replacements / analogs of Windows software in
Linux.
http://www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html
I don't use Ubuntu. I know many that do.
Switching to Ubuntu from Windows
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows
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Robin Laing
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