[elfman2]

"I don't understand why folks don't secure their 'puter boxes (of any OS flavor) with a hardware firewall. It is easy and inexpensive while requiring no attention for monitoring software."

Because most people can't even set the timer on their VCR.

I agree firewalls help, but they are not foolproof. If the user runs an emailed executable, it could still take residence and mask its communication as being from a browser that the firewall will have already been set up to allow penetration.

[Buckeroo]

What email are you talking about? Billy Gates BS stuff? All others are immune from the crap Gates set up.