[TomGuy]

I use Trend Micro virus checking program. Last week, they issued an update definitions list. It contained 1985 new definitions. That is the largest single update I can remember.

It does appear that some time of cyber attack is in the works.

I do remember the summer of 2001 also having a rash of viruses. I got 3 different ones that summer and ended up having to reformat and reload my pc each time.

[Kornev]

I wonder, when XP SP2 comes out.. Would it be better to use it or to use Trend Micro's firewall?

I already have a hardware router with firewall on, but I'd want to use a software one too just in case. Apparently the SP2's is kinda slick, like Zonealarm.. Asks if it's ok for programs to access the net and all.