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Been there done that... from the other end.
Did he ask you what you were running in the background? Did you tell him "nothing"? Thats the usual path... and yes, it is exasperating. But so is reading rants from people that don't know how loaded down with trojans and filesharing etc. their computer is that complain about a "buggy update".
I'm not saying this applies to you. I wouldn't consider you a ranter... but there are lots here.
Posted by: Chippolus   Posted on: 10/11/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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