This has been building for a month or so.
I'm beginning to think that the best option for most people would be a dual-boot system with Windows and Linux. Run Windows for the gaming and the applications that aren't available on Linux and run Linux for internet browsing, e-mail, etc.
Another option is to use a cheap machine solely for the net and keep the important computer off the net or behind a secondary firewall -- only using the net for system updates and browsing extremely trusted sites.
I've been saying that for awhile also....not many people listening though!
or if you're just using your computer for web, email, mp3s, photos, etc. Get a mac mini for $500 and stop worry about all the spyware and viruses.
Yep...I run Debian Linux. Win-XP runs in VM-Ware on my workstation. I never touch the net with XP.
"'m beginning to think that the best option for most people would be a dual-boot system with Windows and Linux. Run Windows for the gaming and the applications that aren't available on Linux and run Linux for internet browsing, e-mail, etc."
I'm running Linux, and Windows XP Pro in VMWare. No web surfing in Windows - office, etc. only. All data is saved to a Samba share on Linux. If Windows takes a dump, I replace the VMware image I'm using with a fresh copy.