EarthLink finds spyware running amok

Typical users: Be aware that a user is just that, a user. They turn it on, use e-
mail, IM, Word perhaps then turn it off. They don't know they
should know anything else. Some don't care to know. If it works
when they turn it on that's enough for them. I have relatives
with that attitude, they won't put on patches and the like
because their system is running okay why mess it up.

It's the same with cars; starts up it's okay, need gas no problem
but, general maintance is such an after thought. I've seen people
that ride around on very low pressure tires. Have a neighbor that
never gets an oil change (oil is high so it's okay). Same goes with
computers, if they can get on the web they're happy; the rest
doesn't concern them. They're not techies just users.; Posted by: RicD_ Posted on: 10/05/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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If you have to ask Loverock Davidson | 10/05/04

yes, you would Valis Keogh | 10/05/04

Typical users RicD_ | 10/05/04

Good ISP monitoring tools ... terry flores | 10/05/04

Spyware sosoome | 10/05/04

Spyware, What spyware . . . meveridge_z | 10/06/04

one tough question trmmcc1@... | 10/06/04

Think again. catlord17 | 10/07/04

Remember, they are customers! hstearns@... | 10/07/04

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