SP3 installed and all working well

[Maincat]

When you install SP3, remember to turn off your AV. Turn it back on when
you've installed.

Amazing how many problems that cures.

 

[Alias]

When you install SP3, remember to turn off your AV. Turn it back on when
you've installed.

Amazing how many problems that cures.

It's amazing how vulnerable XP is to viruses that you have to have an
AV. I don't but, then again, I am using a real operating system, Ubuntu.
It's free. Check it out at www.ubuntu.com/

Alias

 

[John]

It's amazing how vulnerable XP is to viruses that you have to have an AV.
I don't but, then again, I am using a real operating system, Ubuntu. It's
free. Check it out at www.ubuntu.com/

Alias

I have nothing against non Windows OS but I have no doubt that once ubuntu
(or any flavor of *nix, or apple) OS marketshare is large enough there will
be viruses/worms attacking them. Ever thought of that or you seriously think
ubuntu has zero security vulnerabilities?

 

[Alias]

I have nothing against non Windows OS but I have no doubt that once ubuntu
(or any flavor of *nix, or apple) OS marketshare is large enough there will
be viruses/worms attacking them. Ever thought of that or you seriously think
ubuntu has zero security vulnerabilities?

Compared to Windows, Ubuntu is bullet proof. All you need is a router
with a hard firewall and all your ports will be closed to the Internet
public. The *only* way you could hack Ubuntu is if you were sitting in
front of the machine.

The latest version, Hardy Heron, is very cool. Of course, if you have to
have Adobe products or MS Office's proprietary features, you'd be better
off dual booting with XP. Same for video games.

Alias

 

[John]

Compared to Windows, Ubuntu is bullet proof. All you need is a router with
a hard firewall and all your ports will be closed to the Internet public.
The *only* way you could hack Ubuntu is if you were sitting in front of
the machine.

My point is that because there's only a small percentage of ubuntu machines
in this world (compared to MS Windows), it doesn't make that much sense to
exploit it. There is no such thing as bullet proof software. You can't
seriously think that there is no error in the millions of codes found in
every (large) software. Bugs are always there. It's only a matter of time
before it gets one's attention and exploited. Look at Mac OS, for example.
Mac fans claim it's bullet proof, untouchable etc. All it takes is a
security hole in Safari browser, Mac got taken over (remotely) in a few
minutes
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/MacBook-Air-Hijacked-at-CanSecWest-Hacker-Contest/

The latest version, Hardy Heron, is very cool. Of course, if you have to
have Adobe products or MS Office's proprietary features, you'd be better
off dual booting with XP. Same for video games.

As I mentioned earlier I have nothing against it. I've tried it but stopped
short because I had difficulty getting my wireless (wpa2) to work. I'll give
it another shot when I have time.

 

[Alias]

My point is that because there's only a small percentage of ubuntu machines
in this world (compared to MS Windows), it doesn't make that much sense to
exploit it. There is no such thing as bullet proof software. You can't
seriously think that there is no error in the millions of codes found in
every (large) software. Bugs are always there. It's only a matter of time
before it gets one's attention and exploited. Look at Mac OS, for example.
Mac fans claim it's bullet proof, untouchable etc. All it takes is a
security hole in Safari browser, Mac got taken over (remotely) in a few
minutes
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/MacBook-Air-Hijacked-at-CanSecWest-Hacker-Contest/

OK, I'll grant you that it's remotely possible but, *compared* to
*Windows* -- for *whatever* reason -- Ubuntu is bullet proof. Windows
Live Messenger and eMule junkies would really benefit from Ubuntu, as
well as porno aficionados. If the reason Ubuntu is so safe really is the
FUD that MS says it is and it's only because Linux has such a small
footprint, I hope Windows continues to be the dominant target ;-)

As I mentioned earlier I have nothing against it. I've tried it but stopped
short because I had difficulty getting my wireless (wpa2) to work. I'll give
it another shot when I have time.

I don't use wireless but I think Hardy has improved on that. Try it and see.

Alias

 

[bobster]

Installed SP3 with no problems. A bit dicey during installation as progress
bars remained static for long periods making me wonder if it had hung, but
eventually everything went smoothly. Took about 20 minutes. I turned off
my AVAST! and ZoneAlarm prior to starting the download, then re-activated on
re-boot.

As others have reported, it seems like everything has speeded up a bit.
Could be wishful thinking but it sure seems faster.

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When you install SP3, remember to turn off your AV. Turn it back on when
you've installed.

Amazing how many problems that cures.