Comments for My ex-boyfriend set up my computer and is now spying on me. What can I do?

Comment from kat on 2008-03-16

2008-03-17T00:35:36Z

is it really trespassing if she gave him access initially and are there state or federal laws that hold water on this type of stuff?

Comment from Andy on 2008-03-06

2008-03-07T03:20:10Z

Since you are using Linux and you might not be able to find someone to help you, one cheap solution is to buy a used hard drive off ebay with an OS on it like XP, just swap drives, make sure its set to master etc, your up and running in no time.

Comment from Rusty Wright on 2008-02-29

2008-03-01T05:07:57Z

I suggest you join a Computer User Group.
You can learn the fundamentals there, how to backup, and reformat the computer.
It's not real complicated, but a knowledgable person can teach anyone.
Do a Google search for computer user groups in your area. Best of luck to you.

Comment from Greg Bulmash on 2008-02-25

2008-02-25T20:16:04Z

If he's trespassing into her computer without permission and spying on her, she could get another Linux geek to record proof of it and go to the cops under anti-hacking or anti-stalking laws in her state.

Getting rid of him as root on her system is good advice, but it might be nice to buy him a night in the clink and a couple hundred hours of community service as a going away present.