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PAUL SUTTON wrote:
So I am going to try and help them by installing Linux or at least dual boot their systems,
Hi Paul,
Good plan :)
Does anyone know of a site or anywhere that:-
1) explains what a virus,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virus_(computing)
spyware,
http://www.visiontm.com/Spy/Glossary.htm
etc are 2) explains why / how computers become infected
3) explains why something like Firefox / Thunderbird are a better option
Again not sure of a URL but simply put ActiveX.
http://www.terena.nl/library/gnrt/appendix/glossary.html
4) also explains the difference between admin and user accounts on a Windows XP (or any) system so people know the difference and know when to use the different account types.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ua_c_account_types.mspx
5) Explains what a firewall is, and how using one can help to prevent problems above, and how using an anti virus package can help.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_%28networking%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus
6) Explains why for most people Linux is a REAL alternative and how to get help,
http://www.linux.org/info/index.html
Hope this helps :)
Kind regards,
Julian
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