Computer users Please Help

[vsquizz]

Dunno whats going on there Pete. Check your PM

Cheers

[kiwigeo]

Thank you for your help. I will explain where I am at: As I said I went to internet options and replaced the unwanted 'Blogger' web page with my original one.
On the net if you put in Blogger you will get the information that it is a Google based web page, I guess that is why Spybot ignored it.
I have never been into DOS.
Do you think that your spy program is a better option that Spybot and should I change over? I also have Zone Alarm and I have recieved a warning from my mail server that there is a virus disquised as a virus update. I had mail that said it was a Zone Alarm update but it had spam alert on it so I did not open it at all. Zone alarm does automatic updates.
I am runnig windows 98
It's a worry!!
Peter R.

Hi Peter,

Youll need to give me the URL address that comes up when this blogger page appears on your browzer and Ill take it from there.

Windows 98 is an oooooooold version of Windows. Id seriously consider an upgrade to XP.

Dont know much about spybot. I used to use Adaware in my PC days. I dont actually run any anti spy/ad software now as Im on a Mac..different OS from Windows and without the security holes inherent in the latter.

Re the zone alarm update..receiving update software by email is NOT normal. Zone Alarm should either connect directly to the zone alarm website and download the update (like Windows does) or you might receive an email from them informing you about the availability of an update for manual download from their website. If in doubt then email Zone Alarm and get them to verify validity of the email.

Cheers Martin

[Peter R]

I resisted the urge to go on the internet for a few years. I tried it once for free and didn't find much use for it. I did have the free email by telstra until it finished, that was good but I soon got used to either writing mail or sending a fax through my computer, which I still have.
This time, with a reasonable cheap net connection $23.95 unlimited/unlimited monthly, I find that I am using it a lot.
I would not have had access to this web page, it has been the best thing since sliced bread. What was the best thing before sliced bread?
I will be glad when I get all this security thing sorted out because the next thing is about Iphotoexpress - Picture it! and DPI etc - Like, if I want to downsize a photo do I copy it at a lesser DPI than I would if I was enlarging it? Purpose: getting a photo, cropping the head , or feature, and resizing it to fit a particular frame. I cut 100x100 mm square bits of weather worn paling, cut a circle dish-cut in th middle with the lathe and fit a photo and fill it with liquid glass. I spray the wood first and touch up afterwards - looks good and can be used for coasters - that sort of thing.
Peter R.
PS for Martin: It looks like that blogger thing is fixed, I don't want to go there again but if it comes back I will remember your offer.

[simon c]

What was the best thing before sliced bread?

The bread knife?

[Peter R]

When I loaded photo express it had a help button, I never used this for some time because most of the actions were relativly simple. When I tried to find out about the questions that I asked I noticed that there were tours in help. I duly pressed tours and was confronted with the window, can not run tour. Hmmm! I thought.
Later a flash of light in the back of the brain and a notion that, maybe, I had to have the disc in to run tours. Put in disc and before I could press the help button the install process began. Hmmmm! I thought, that is not the way.
Later, like, just this morning, after I sent that last post, I got another flash of light in the back of the brain box - Like a disco in there you know? - maybe if I cancel the install and then press tours.....
Hmmmmm! I thought, what a bloody goof you are.
Peter R.

[kiwigeo]

Peter mate,

It sounds like you dont really like mucking around with the workings of your computer.....I'm the same, its why I got myself a Mac. Less time spent dicking with OS's and programs and worrying about security issues.

[Peter R]

Peter mate,

It sounds like you dont really like mucking around with the workings of your computer.....I'm the same, its why I got myself a Mac. Less time spent dicking with OS's and programs and worrying about security issues.

Would it be rude to ask you what your percentage is with Mac?
And yes, I am a bit squibbish with hidden secrets of my computer. I am not afraid of snakes if I can see them, and it is a bit the same with the buttons and gizmos in the various programs.
It is just a matter of gaining confidence, trying things and keeping track of where I went and where I ended up.
I am also in awe of the help that is out there via this forum and the kindness of you people, and I don't mind a bit of a chat.

Peter R.

[kiwigeo]

Would it be rude to ask you what your percentage is with Mac?
And yes, I am a bit squibbish with hidden secrets of my computer. I am not afraid of snakes if I can see them, and it is a bit the same with the buttons and gizmos in the various programs.
It is just a matter of gaining confidence, trying things and keeping track of where I went and where I ended up.
I am also in awe of the help that is out there via this forum and the kindness of you people, and I don't mind a bit of a chat.

Peter R.

No kickbacks from Apple Pete..I just love their machines and wonder why I suffered PC's and Windows for so long. Like most Mac owners I probably do rave on a bit but for me the Mac OS supplies the goods while Windows supplies unfulfilled promises.

The Windows OS is cumbersome and complicated and too much time needs to be spent "ünder the hood"....dicking around with the registry database is a potential minefield unless you know exactly what youre doing.

Anyway it sounds like youre getting there..just remember to fully pad up with a good antivirus package, a firewall and anti ad/spyware software. Set up the firewall on the ASDL modem too if youre using one.

Cheers Martin

[reeves]

Mate if u r runing win98, yr only hope is to upgrade to XP....
the net world is a much more hostile place thna it wa sback then and there is no way u can be safe from intruding software..

cheeeeers

[smidsy]

Peter,
Do yourself a favour and get spyware blaster - I haven't had a single spyware infection since I got it, and it is completely free.
People here have said get adaware but adware and spyware are two different animals so you need something for both.

If you want an OS upgrade I would look at Win 2000 rather than XP - I put Win2k on my mums Celeron 700 and it ran noticeable faster than with W95.

As for a Mac being better Kiwi? Mac could have crapped on MS if Jobs and Wosniak had let it. But if you really belive that Mac is better come and see me because I've got some beach front land in Alice Springs that you might be interested in.
Cheers
Paul

[Peter R.]

Peter,
come and see me because I've got some beach front land in Alice Springs that you might be interested in.
Cheers
Paul

Paul, That land at the Alice, I reckon it would be a good investment for watching the Todd River Regatta, Hey! What's the surfing like up there?

Peter R.

If this posts as a new member, read what the in the Nothing at all...section.

[bitingmidge]

But if you really belive that Mac is better ......l

Not better, just easier to use, more reliable, free of spyware and much more virus resistant.


But definitely not better.



P

[silentC]

much more virus resistant.

http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?i...6169&eid=-4152

[bitingmidge]

Thanks!

Taken from Macintouch

Anyway its not a virus or trojan.
1. Requires root access to install
2. Cannot self propagate
3. Cannot spread remotely
4. Requires physical access to the machine

Anyone who has root or superuser access to your machine can do more damage than this script

Be ALERT but not ALARMED!!!

P
(Phew for now, but they'll eventually get us!)

[kiwigeo]

Peter,
As for a Mac being better Kiwi? Mac could have crapped on MS if Jobs and Wosniak had let it. But if you really belive that Mac is better come and see me because I've got some beach front land in Alice Springs that you might be interested in.
Cheers
Paul

Gidday there Paul,

Before we enter the good old Mac verus PC/Windows debate (pointless exercise anyway) am I talking to a person who has suffered years of stuffing around with the latter? Have you used a current model Mac running OSX?

Agreed Apple has done some shocking marketing with their product..Commodore did the same thing with the Amiga (know what Im talking about..used to own one). That doesnt mean the product isnt a good one and better than whats on offer from MS and Intel.

For the record I use a Powerbook in my job as a Field Geologist and have had no problems with compatibility with client IT systems. The only downside with the Mac is if you start running specialist software....on the rare occasions that happens I run on top of a Windows emulator and havent had any problems.

Other reasons I use a Mac: it does what I want it to without continually asking me if Im sure I want to do it, Macs are costing me less to run than PC's (average upgrade every 18 months for PC laptops...Powerbook is now 2 1/2 years old), I dont spend as much time stuffing around with the OS so have more time to do other things with my time and my blood pressure is alot lower than it used to be.

Cheers Martin