patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY | reply to pspcrazy
Re: Pull them off
Computer license, otherwise you get an internet appliance. |
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Kearnstd
Elf Wizard
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join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ
| said by patcat88  :Computer license, otherwise you get an internet appliance. id say allow them up to an iMac, that way they get a real computer do use things like word or open office on but still present a much lower danger to the internet then the typical customer using windows.
*im not promoting Mac, but lets just say ive encountered people already while working in ISP support who dont even have XP servicepack 1. i wish we had a way to sense that and lock them out of anything but windows update when they are that far behind.
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utahluge
join:2004-10-14
Draper, UT
 ·Comcast
| reply to patcat88
said by patcat88 :Computer license, otherwise you get an internet appliance. Kind of....
An appliance will only keep your site active while blocking the threat. The main point here is the bandwidth used. Even though you may be blocking them, the traffic coming to your appliance still goes over your pipe (aka, still being charged for it). The only thing an appliance would be good for (NOTE: in THIS situation) would be to just drop the traffic. That way you are only sending data over your pipe once (in, but not out). Hence, only have to pay half the price it would have cost you. |
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rawwhide
Zer0
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join:2000-09-03
Zero
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| reply to Kearnstd
Most people just need »www.webtv.com/pc/
No need for any real computing from a PC or a Mac!!
They want online without the hassle to secure themselves then they get Webtv then. 
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birdfeedr
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join:2001-08-11
Warwick, RI
 ·Verizon FIOS
| reply to utahluge
said by utahluge :said by patcat88 :Computer license, otherwise you get an internet appliance. Kind of.... An appliance will only keep your site active while blocking the threat. The OP's intent, unless I'm mistaken, is to require licensing for running a computer on the internet, otherwise all you can use to browse or access is an internet appliance. |
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wxboss
This is like Deja vu all over again.
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join:2005-01-30
Jacksonville, FL
clubs:
·Comcast
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said by rawwhide :Most people just need » www.webtv.com/pc/No need for any real computing from a PC or a Mac!! They want online without the hassle to secure themselves then they get Webtv then. Then your tv will be flooded with unsolicited, risque lingerie ads - oh, wait a minute...what was that website again. 
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Snowy
@comcast.net
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Lol, WebTV. They still offer that? People actually use it?
*looks around in confusion*
*comes back after a few minutes of research*
You do realize that someone will manage to enslave the WebTV's too? Even if they don't, no one should have one of those stupid things. Desktops/Laptops are so much better. They do more, anything you want, in fact. |
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GamerGeek
join:2003-07-26
Fortuna, CA
| reply to patcat88
said by patcat88 :Computer license, otherwise you get an internet appliance. Once you outlaw computers, only outlaws will have computers... or something like that... |
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pspcrazy
Anime Freak
join:2008-02-06
San Diego, CA | reply to Kearnstd
Even macs are included in the whole bot net problem, so don't try to play that card They are less but that's because less people out there use them. |
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patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY
| reply to GamerGeek
said by GamerGeek :said by patcat88 :Computer license, otherwise you get an internet appliance. Once you outlaw computers, only outlaws will have computers... or something like that... Outlaws (people who would get computer license, or illegally have one) are few compared to the sheep (joe six pack with internet appliance). |
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BloodRoses
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join:2003-03-17
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·Verizon Online DSL
| reply to pspcrazy
Macs, and any *NIX machine in general is an overall bigger target because it's more likely to be connected to a broadband connection, and the stability and versatility that a *NIX system offers is much more powerful.
Rootkits, rather than viruses, have been our major problem and they are more or less universal across systems.
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