To anybody concerned

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by 41 Fords ohio

I remember when I was a kid we didn't have a T.V. and if you wanted to call someone,you only dialed 4 numbers. Ed

When I was a kid to call someone we just picked up the phone and the operator said, "Number Please" then we'd give her the 4 digit number.

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by flatheadernie

My latest virus Ate spybot completely , no trace surrived. ernie

There is still some truth to the adage: "You get what you pay for."
When I think of the hassle of recovering from a virus it's well worth the $30.00 a year for Norton or McAfee to protect my computer.

[AlDeBear]

Glad you weren't away from 'The Barn' long ken ct! I'd like to "DITTO" Zaemo and roadster36- - - -Get an Apple iMac, or MacBook. Viruses? Not since 1990 when I switched and I have never had 'Anti' software, firewalls, 'C' cleaner etc. No Apple stock either, darn it! At Apple stores you can actually 'try them on for size' and knowledgeable people that will help you, if you like. (This message 'Made On A Mac') Now if I could just find more time to work on that '47 Ford Tudor! Regards

[PeteVS]

Originally Posted by ken ct

Think santa should have brought me a new PC. lol ken ct. This sucks.

Let me second what Zaemo and others said. Santa should have brought you a MAC!! I got one when I retired and I love it! No muss, no fuss. We also have a PC, and when you fire that baby up, by the time it's done doing all its virus checks, software updates and anything else IT (not you) wants to do, you can be over and done doing whatever and back to living your life.

[31chevy]

I ditto all of the above about MAC, my daughter advised me to get a Mac & i'm glad I did. I'm not very computer savvy so this helps a lot.
Gary.

[flthd31]

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Macs, contrary to popular opinion, are not "virus proof." It's simply that viruses are generally not written for macs (yet!), because they hold such a small market share, and their programming code is generally less "open" than Windows. It has nothing to do with Macs being inherently superior.

As a Windows user since v3.o, and MS-Dos before that, I've never once had a virus. I've also enjoyed the much cheaper cost of PC vs Mac...you'll pay 2 to 3 times more for the Mac.

Every OS has flaws and vulnerabilities, luckily common sense online takes care of 99% of the problems out there. Don't click on stupid stuff.
PEBKAC is the biggest problem out there.

[jim1932]

You mean I shouldn't be clicking on the free Viagra ads?

My rule of thumb is I never, ever click on an email link. I go through google to get to the site. My mom got hit by one that said it was fedex trying to deliver a package. Didn't stop to question how FedEx got her email.

[frederic]

Get a mac never have problems with this stuff.

frederic

[41 Fords ohio]

Originally Posted by Old Henry

When I was a kid to call someone we just picked up the phone and the operator said, "Number Please" then we'd give her the 4 digit number.

Henry, I just moved to Holiday and all they have here is a can with a wire on it. Utah Technology? Ed

[Hoop]

Some of you have asked why certain people behave the way they do.

It's because they are allowed to.

How often do you hear anything at all about a hacker being caught and punished?

Bad behavior comes in many forms. For example, one guy has been posting here on the Ford Barn with a very offensive forum "nickname."

It's personal, for sure, but it's as though he's taking a can of Krylon and spraying profanity/graffiti on the walls of my favorite website.

... he's allowed to behave like a bad child who thinks he's being cute.

And, nobody says a word.

Doesn't happen over on the Model A side of Ford Barn.

Well, good for them.

His behavior is accepted here. Viruses can infect in many forms. Maybe Apple will come out with a Mac that filters out profane, childish behavior.

[Ryan]

It's not the complicated or calculated. If something offends you, just report it... I'll take a look... Not a big deal.