Theoretically, Microsoft has put a lot more security into Vista than they have ever done to Windows before. But I can’t see how any of it will get used by most users. All this because security was not a priority when the operating system was designed, not to mention the internet and wireless protocols. As for the internet security software that comes as a “trial” with new PC’s, it’s not an ideal situation. There are still too many things that don’t work with antivirus and firewall software, which leads to these things being turned off just to get basic functionality working.

At Security Views.

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