> I don't buy that limited is just for kids or adults who would screw
> things up. I'm a responsible person and I still run limited.
A computer is a tool. As such, every user will find the optimum way to use
that tool for themselves. For their own particular needs, wants, and
situations. I applaud the people who use the protection offered by XP pro
and run in limited accounts with their systems bundled up tight for
protection. I, and some others, find this limitation frustrating and, at
least in our opinions, unnecessary. I don't want to jump through hoops,
change accounts, remember passwords, or just about anything else that gets
in the way of doing my job. I want to boot the computer and then be free to
let it work its wonders without "security" getting in the way.
I use an anti-virus, firewall, spyware checker and common sense. In general,
these work in the back ground in an unobtrusive manner. I have never had a
virus or trojan that "got loose" on my system. If that were to happen, I
have my backups and images to quickly recover to a previous state. I find
the time for backups (which happens "transparently" with DataKeeper each
time I boot the system) and image of the system disk (less than 1/2 hour per
week) sufficient for my needs.
I am sure that those pushing the limited account usage have a valid
argument. I wish I had the discipline to follow their somewhat stringent
regimen. But I like my computing as unencombered as possible. The fewer
roadblocks, the better.
Just my view on a very interesting discussion. I have learned, which is the
reason we all participate in this list, right!?
Jim Maki
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