On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:56:55 -0800 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. >
You say that meaning one thing but i hear something else: "I am suffering with vendor lock-in on some of the programs i use." Have you looked into alternatives and exit strategies for when your must have program is discontinued, becomes obsolete, is no longer supported or the company goes belly up? Note i said when, not if. Can it save data in a format usable by other programs? -- Michael All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well - Julian of Norwich 1342 - 1416 --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
