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K Barrett wrote:
Hi all, OK, this is on topic only because we're all reading this group on computers, so I have a computer question. My ISP changed to Giganews, making access to Usenet difficult. Therefore I'm taking this opportunity to research changing from Outlook Express to some other news reader. I'm also taking this opportunity to finally stop using Internet Explorer as a browser. Something I intended to do 4-5 yrs ago, heh. I'm considering Mozilla/Firefox and Agent. (Unless Mozilla has its own newsreader... hadn't thought of that) Any input as to ease of use or frequency of attacks by popups/worms/viruses etc with these alternate programs? Like would they be more/less open to attack? I find I have gotten stuck in my ways and only understand programs of the 1995-1998 vintage, so I'm anticipating a steep learning curve, as well as frustration and hair pulling when I make this switch. Its hell getting old. K Barrett Read my sig line! I changed to the free programs Firefox and Thunderbird a while ago and I LOVE THEM!!! (And yes, I was shouting there.) As to viruses, as far as I am concerned, nothing beats having a good virus scanner. I have AVG running and it scans all incoming and outgoing mail. Mozilla should be less vulnerable to viruses, but I can't vouch for that since I know too little about it. Firefox stops pop-ups unless you choose to allow them. Thunderbird, the mail and newsreader, blocks remote images in email, so they load much faster and without those annoying ads. Thunderbird also has a very good junk mail filter. Firefox also lets you use RSS feeds, which is a time and energy saver. Apparently you can read RSS feeds in Thunderbird, too, but I haven't looked into setting that up yet. What I will say is that you need a teensy bit more than just beginner user knowledge to get them up and going the way you want. I found it easy, but I found computers easy from the very beginning (how can I say this without sounding like I am bragging?). Give it a try. I will bet you will be pleasantly surprised. -- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html Reclaim Your Inbox! http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ Rediscover the Web! http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/products/firefox/ They're free! |
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