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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2006-12-24

2006-12-24T17:07:27Z

Actually, Martin, I agree with you on most all counts. I've addresses the multiple-spyware programs in a earlier article: http://ask-leo.com/can_i_run_more_than_one_antivirus_program_antispyware_program_firewall_should_i.html

What's more important than agreeing, though, is simply the fact that you've thought it through and have a plan. That puts you well ahead of so many.

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Comment from Martin Vanderkaa on 2006-12-23

2006-12-23T21:22:44Z

Many years ago, while working with a 386 (wow, remember these old beasts?), I had a harddrive truly fial on me. It was an awful ordeal, but taught me one important lesson: there are only two types of harddrives in the world: the ones that have failed, and the ones that are going to… It is inevitable.

Rather than having a laptop in adition to my PC, I got a removable tray in my computer which houses a second harddrive. This tray I can extract from the front of the computer. Normally, this tray is not “poked home”, so the harddrive doesn’t spin.
But once a week I make a backup. A total backup of my C drive that is. Thus I end up with two harddrives that contain exactly the same thing. For this I use a program called Ghost. And I guarantee you, this is more reliable than Windows’ XP system restore!

Another form of protection I would like to mention is this: I know Leo has mentioned several times it is not such a hot idea to have hotmail or any other of the free webmail clients. I agree in part. I work exclusively with Yahoo mail, but… I pay for it! For only $19.95 (US) per year, you get a more enhanced version of Yahoo and… customer support is in place! With my beloved Skype I can phone the Yahoo boys in California, and ask questions. I’ve done this once a few years ago.
And since I am retired and don’t have to impress clients, Yahoo is good enough for me!

Another thing I have learned (and I don’t know if Leo will agree), I believe it is wrong to have several programs which perform the same function (e.i. Spybot and AdAware) work together. These programs may interact with one another resulting that the final outcome of two or more programs is less effective than if you had one good program. Perhaps you can elaborate on this Leo? Is what I have written here true?

Finally one more thing that may ease your mind is having a UPS (uninterrpted power supply). Where I live, a remote area in Canada, it happens in winter when trees are heavily laden with snow, then topples over with its heavy burden and falls over a hydro line. That means power out, computer dead. Maar not when you have a UPS! You can finish what you are doing and make a gracious exit. No harm done.

As a final word, Leo I truly enjoy your website and would like to thank you for your efforts.

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2006-12-18

2006-12-18T17:53:45Z

Nope. Day 4 and counting. :-)

More in my personal blog as well: http://leo.notenboom.org/2006/12/reflections_on.html

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Comment from dan ullman on 2006-12-18

2006-12-18T17:01:59Z

Is your power back up? I had the joy of spending a chilly weekend.

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