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Security XP
Name: BLob Date: October 19, 2002 at 12:42:41 Pacific OS: winXP pro CPU/Ram: 866/256
Comment:
Hello, I just installed winXP pro as a second OS. I know there are a lot of security issues. Anyone knows a site that explains all the steps you need to take to protect yourself? Or maybe someone here knows em all by heart?
Name: Tanno Date: October 19, 2002 at 13:05:09 Pacific
Reply:
What is the other OS?
That would play a big roll in the security and what you would need to do.
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Response Number 2
Name: Peter World Date: October 19, 2002 at 13:33:24 Pacific
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Get the XP SP1 which has just been relased. That solves many security issues. Also get a firewall. I use Zone Alarm which is free and very easy to use. I was amazed how many times I'm hit every time I'm on line.
Name: neil Date: October 19, 2002 at 19:48:29 Pacific
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hello : get rid of windows 98 it is easily hacked, if xpee is in a ntfs partition, on the disc ,and win98 on fat32 boot partition,and you are running win98 while on the internet i belive that your ntfs partition could be hacked from my xp pro system. also (1)if you have dsl get a router, block ports 139, 445 .(2) find a web site called astalavista.com or net, its there.(3)backup your data (4)study everyday !! get rid of windows 98 .neil
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Response Number 5
Name: Javi Date: October 20, 2002 at 05:07:40 Pacific
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I have Win XP with Norton Firewall and I have been attacked several times. Some of them my system was damaged. I don't recommend using Win XP. Redhat Linux is more secure than Windows XP. I've never had problems using RedHat Linux :D You can get it for free at www.redhat.com C ya,
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