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4. The Solution

Reply to Fantastic Anarchist (Original post)

Thu Jul 11, 2013, 11:27 PM

Jul 2013

is to throw Windows away.

Unix/Linux guys/gals solve a problem once and it solved for 'bout 20 years.

Its worth it dude. Linux can can virtualize Windows so it NEVER touches the hardware and NEVER touches the internet.

I thought Democrats were smarter than Win 8 bullshit ???

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Mapped Drive Won't Connect on Startup (Windows 8) [View all] Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 OP

Do you have to log into Windows Live to access the drive, then map it? Glassunion Apr 2013 #1

Thanks for the reply. Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2013 #2

This still hasn't been resolved. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #3

Yes you do jrandom421 Jul 2013 #6

Thanks for your reply. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #7

The Solution persistent Jul 2013 #4

I appreciate the advise. I am not a Democrat, however. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #5

So your solution to every computer issue is to use something else? MyNameGoesHere Aug 2013 #8