I use Ubuntu as well through a dual-boot set up.  The other OS is Win
2000.  :-o. Ubuntu rocks.  It's very easy to set up compare to older
Linux distros.

On 1/9/09, Jim Johnston <inmytree1@gmail.com> wrote:
> Another option is to download Ubuntu Linux.  It's amazingly easy to work
> with.  I'm running it on an older computer of mine, and it's great.  I'll
> probably add it to my laptop soon, because Vista just stinks....
>
> http://www.ubuntu.com/
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 12:16 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I didn't want to say it....
>> But i agree "Get a mac".
>>
>> AVG is a really great free antivirus program.
>> Adaware and Spybot are good as well. In general all of these programs are
>> exponentially nicer if you pay for them rather than the free copy.
>>
>> -Craig
>> Mac User
>> '85Gl turned WESTY
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 12:05 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I'd recommend firefox as the better browser.
>> >>
>> >>
>> > I'd recommend Macintosh as the better computer. <giggle>
>> >
>> > Seriously, use adaware and spybot search & destroy (in Safe Mode) to
>> clean
>> > up what you can then do a System Restore to a date prior to the
>> infection.
>> > If that doesn't fix it find a tech to clean it up. (Removal of this kind
>> of
>> > stuff from Windows machines is one of our main revenue streams. Pays the
>> > salary of a full time 'hardware' tech.)
>> >
>> > Then get a Mac.
>> >
>> > Jim
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Jim
> Wilmington, NC
>

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