Re: Computer advice please?

and it is simple to set up security for wireless, what amazes me is most
people don't even know of it, or just don't care. i can download and do
other things, but i wouldn't spam but it would be easy! spiritrising

"Hawker" <Hawker{removethispart}@ashevillecommunity.org> wrote in message
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> Bill is showing his ignorance again.
> See below.
>
> On 10/10/2005 3:32 PM, The digits of Tha Billdozer's hands composed the
> following:
> > 1) BIOS virus protection... Pentiums come with no virus protection for
>> your BIOS (BIOS = Basic Input/Output System and it is the thing that
>> makes sure your computer boots up and everything works).
>
> Bill. Bios is an application that runs on the machine. Bios virus
> protection is a matter of how the manufactures handle the FLASH enable and
> has nothing to do with processor. Most manufactures have a jumper to
> disable BIOS changes and hence not an issue. Also many mother boards have
> dual BIOS for this.
>
>> 2) STABILITY !!! Pentium systems usually come overclocked and that is the
>> reason the run hot...
>
> Wrong. Pent systems are more likely to be over clocked by gamerers but are
> not likely to come over clocked.
>
> Heat is a function of way more than speed. Technology has more to do with
> it. For example Centrinos run way cooler than PIVs.
>
> As for REAL stability we have way more stability and reliability (as in
> computer crashes or CPU dies) issues with AMD than with Intel here at the
> office where we have many of each.
>
>
> > Then came the funny part... they took the CPU cooling fans off... they
>> turned the computers on... and ran the benchmark test again... not more
>> than 25% into the test the Pentium started to slow down... then it
>> started to smoke... then it set on fire.
>
> More stupidity. Get real.
> If a pent over heats it locks up and shuts down. IT may "cook" but it
> won't smoke.
>
> Regardless this is a function of so much else. Mostly motherboard. Most
> mother boards will ramp speed based on CPU temperature. ARe you sure that
> this test wasn't rigged so that the AMD ramped speed (to fix heat) while
> the Pent did not?
>
>>
>> The AMD on the other hand finished the test and shut itself down... ya
>> see becuz AMD systems come with an auto shutdown feature if the systems
>> gets about a certain temperature.
>
> Again Bill do you know what a CPU is?
> That would be a BIOS and Chipset function. either AMD or Intel can do
> this. It is not a CPU function.
>
>> Imagine going out and leaving your computer on... mine are on 27/7/365
>> (accept my laptop which is only turned off when it's on my back)... and
>> you come home an hour later only to find your house in flames... this
>> actually happened up in Austin... it was the computer that started tehe
>> fire.
>
> Not realistic billdozer
>
>>
>> AND, if anyone that says they know about computers ever tells you "Don't
>> worry to much about it" when it comes to security on a wireless network
>> should never be listened to.
>>
>> I found and interesting book the other day in Barnes & Noble... it was
>> called "Hacking Wireless Networks for Dummies"... yup, a book that tells
>> people how to hack right there on the shelf.
>>
>> The local NBC station here did a story about 6 months ago about unsecure
>> wireless networks... they drove around some neighborhoods with what is
>> called a "sniffer"... it searches out open WiFi connections... and on
>> just one street they found 4 unsecure networks.
>
> Yes that is unsecured networks. Still just because it is unsecured doesn't
> mean they can get into your computer, only your Internet connection where
> they can't to too much more than send SPAM.
> If you set up your computer decently (XP has built in fire wall and
> defaults to no sharing) as in READ THE INSTRUCTIONS you won't have an open
> network.
>
>>
>> This book I found shows how to get into an unsecured computer and access
>> all that it has...
> Bill you need a book for this? Come on now. Click on the connection and
> Viola your in. Use Network Stumbler if you want.
> You are not proving your point here.
>
> imagine if you will someone parking their vehicle
>> outside your home... they boot up their laptop they have and log onto
>> your network... and with a couple of mouse clickes are in your system.
>>
>> Not everyone encrypts the data on their hard drives... not everyone uses
>> system passwords... what would your life be like if someone got ahold of
>> the information on your computer ?? passwords and such ??
>>
>> Yeah, just forget about security on a wireless network.
>
> Bill anything CAN be open but doesn't mean it is.
> We got tons of wireless networks around. The only ones that have had
> problems are the ones folks did stupid things one. Take simple precautions
> and your fine. No need for scare tactics here.
> You can be left out of a great thing if you want. Me I'm enjoying Wi-Fi
> and my big network (got a big antenna up in the yard on a big access point
> with 1/2 mile range).
>
> Hawker
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Connie wrote:
>>
>>> We're taking the plunge and going from dial-up and network TV to cable:
>>> high-speed Internet, basic cable TV, and cable phone.
>>>
>>> Our old computer is okay, but I want to get (I think) a laptop that will
>>> sit
>>> on my desk and use the high-speed connection, have lots of memory for
>>> programs, read and burn both CD's and DVD's. I want to be able to take
>>> it
>>> along on trips to watch movies or show off our digitial photos on it,
>>> and
>>> maybe even have it work in those free wireless zones (don't know
>>> anything
>>> about them, except they exist). Batteries would have to last a good
>>> amount
>>> of time. (With the old IBM Thinkpad I have, each of the two batteries
>>> last
>>> maybe 20 minutes apiece after two days of charging - totally
>>> unacceptable.
>>> Something where you could recharge quickly, and maybe even through the
>>> car
>>> lighter, sounds good.)
>>>
>>> The cable guy said we'd need to get a "wireless router" to use the 2nd
>>> computer w/the high-speed (the first will use a cable modem my daughter
>>> gave
>>> me). I'm wondering too, if there are computers out there that already
>>> have
>>> this capability built in.
>>>
>>> Input on what to look for when shopping would be greatly appreciated,
>>> but
>>> hopefully you'll keep it simple - within my critically limited range of
>>> tech
>>> understanding.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Connie
>>>
>>>
>>


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