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64. That isn't a security product, however

Tue Apr 8, 2014, 10:43 PM

Apr 2014

Simply running something on Linux does not make it terribly more secure (though you could say that was true perhaps 8-10 years ago).

Qubes actually uses Windows to run Windows apps. But it makes sure that both the Windows and Linux apps are contained in special virtual machines that prevent attacks from getting very far (most virtual machine products don't protect against exploits aimed at the graphics driver, cut and paste functions, network stack, etc, because they're designed for convenience not security).

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Windows XP users face end to Microsoft support [View all] Bosonic Apr 2014 OP

It won't be any less secure than it already is. hobbit709 Apr 2014 #1

Assuming it is not bug free as of today Bosonic Apr 2014 #2

90+% of the infected computers I fix have ALL the updates hobbit709 Apr 2014 #3

Fixing idiots is outside the remit of Microsoft updates Bosonic Apr 2014 #4

Until Vista, Windows security was designed by idiots cprise Apr 2014 #35

that's the root cause of 99% of the offshore issues too Skittles Apr 2014 #33

A bug free Microsoft OS? SnowCritter Apr 2014 #15

*Any* OS being completely bug-free is highly unlikely Bosonic Apr 2014 #16

Well, that's true SnowCritter Apr 2014 #30

I've got a few legacy machines that run our test systems here at work VWolf Apr 2014 #5

Actually they're probably pretty safe. hobbit709 Apr 2014 #7

Yeah, I know - probably not worth the effort. n/t VWolf Apr 2014 #9

I was recently in an office Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #11

I am surprised that sabbat hunter Apr 2014 #51

Why should they load a new printer driver? Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #73

because if they are running sabbat hunter Apr 2014 #74

These were Linux boxes, other than that, I don't know anything about them Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #76

i have a DOS machine 8 track mind Apr 2014 #40

My only concern... doxydad Apr 2014 #6

ATM's aren't tied into the internet. hobbit709 Apr 2014 #8

They'll pay and get support jakeXT Apr 2014 #10

Corporate extortion. L0oniX Apr 2014 #14

I just received my Windows 7. no_hypocrisy Apr 2014 #12

We got Windows 7 at work a year ago, and it was an adjustment, good and bad. arcane1 Apr 2014 #52

You can make 7 look pretty much like XP. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2014 #53

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS ...d/l and run the live CD first then install it. It's free and good. L0oniX Apr 2014 #13

i know 3 people with ubuntu & mackerel Apr 2014 #17

99% of users have no idea what you just said. Jack for Sanders Apr 2014 #20

Thanks for letting me know. L0oniX Apr 2014 #21

No problem Jack for Sanders Apr 2014 #22

Shit. Is THAT how you stop these damn things? Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #26

Yes, but remember the only good machine is cprise Apr 2014 #36

How do I yank the battery out of my Macbook Air? Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #37

You don't. cprise Apr 2014 #39

Close it. Grip it with both hands, one on each side of the case. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #43

I should also point out cprise Apr 2014 #57

+1. nt bemildred Apr 2014 #41

im tired of Microsoft 8 track mind Apr 2014 #42

Linux Mint is an very popular Ubuntu derivative IDemo Apr 2014 #46

DL it and burn it to DVD then boot it to try it out without an install. L0oniX Apr 2014 #56

I'm worried my online banking will stop accepting XP starroute Apr 2014 #18

Using anything that requires active x is asking for hacks. Move to a credit union. L0oniX Apr 2014 #19

Your bank is probably warning you about the version of Internet Explorer your web browser neohippie Apr 2014 #24

I use Firefox starroute Apr 2014 #29

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #23

OpenSSL has been around since December 23, 1998 Bosonic Apr 2014 #27

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #28

My XP friend was retired 2.5 weeks ago Omaha Steve Apr 2014 #25

I hope it lasts longer than the two I had did CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #48

So glad I have a Mac and don't have to worry about Windows XP. RebelOne Apr 2014 #31

Congratulations on being such a clever consumer! Semivir Apr 2014 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Apr 2014 #34

People looking for a safe way to run Windows apps, look at this: cprise Apr 2014 #38

There's also PlayOnLinux which is supposed to be better than Wine. L0oniX Apr 2014 #59

That isn't a security product, however cprise Apr 2014 #64

Yay!! Another post for the fanboys and girls to say how good their fringe OS is!!! Thor_MN Apr 2014 #44

Well that's constructive cprise Apr 2014 #49

Yup, about as constructive as singing the praises of OSes that are marginal players. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #50

... cprise Apr 2014 #58

.. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #68

Obama uses Ubuntu. Is that good enough for you? L0oniX Apr 2014 #60

Unless it's being used by the company that pays me, I really don't care Thor_MN Apr 2014 #67

What does his staff use? JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2014 #70

Message from two-bit bank just now ... CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #45

If you can't use Chrome ...change to a credit union. L0oniX Apr 2014 #61

I already belong to a credit union CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #65

Okay, 'fess up: who's still upset that they no longer support Windows '95? brooklynite Apr 2014 #47

I miss those days when everyones networked box was wide open. L0oniX Apr 2014 #62

This... sendero Apr 2014 #54

Your assuming Sgent Apr 2014 #55

I wouldn't put that beyond what MS would do. L0oniX Apr 2014 #63

No, you're wrong. Stop it! cprise Apr 2014 #66

Oh.. sendero Apr 2014 #69

Jury results pintobean Apr 2014 #71

What brave contrarians you are. n/t cprise Apr 2014 #72

It's not like he is advocating opening a linux terminal and typing sudo rm -rf L0oniX Apr 2014 #75

Indeed. Only leaving your data unprotected for the taking and cprise Apr 2014 #77