[Big Giant Head]

I always have two anti-virus software programs just in case one misses something. I also keep two anti-spyware programs as well.

I always disable automatic download settings on my software; I want to be the one to initiate any such activity. Some good anti-virus (freeware) can be found at www.download.com.

I'm a little fanatical about this type of maintenence; I'll sweep everyday alternating software.

This is why I keep Linux around. I got tired of all the "working FOR my machine." I HATE running virus scans. Since we got a hardware firewall, there's been NO trouble for even the Windows machines, unless I go looking for it. LInux is simply carefree. I'll even open attachments in emails from people I don't know! I won't do that in a Windows machine.

[He Rides A White Horse]

My brother is a computer consultant and he is always extolling the virtues of Linux.

This is why I keep Linux around. I got tired of all the "working FOR my machine."

You're right, I do work a lot for my machine.

Maybe it's time for a switch.