Posted by Daryl in Oz [58.179.143.41] on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 22:10:23 :
In Reply to: OT. Computer purchase posted by Bob Cocivi [24.151.115.130] on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 20:54:56 :
I use an IBM/HP clone with dual core CPU. I run a personal firewall as well as windows firewall, keep windows up to date particularly for their 'malicious software' tool, plus anti-virus software and a 'clean-up' utility. By keeping a strict regimen I don't have problems. My daughter uses an apple, downloads what she likes from anywhere and doesn't have any problems. The apple is 4 times more expensive and takes a couple sessions to get used to, so if $$$ weren't an issue, I would probably change to apple. Just my 0.5 cents worth.