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Quote[/b] ]At my highschool, the "Computers" class translates to typing (unfortunatley, everyone has to take it to graduate).
Really? I don't...take too much of it at home already...
Local school used to make it compulsary (strict government), and give it such a exciting, technology filled name such as that when all you do is sit in front of a screen and bang the keys...but it wasn't toooo bad, at least we got to do otehr subject like maths and stuff (and fool around when teacher not looking)
Yeah I agree with you, Est, ppl just buy a com and expect it to protect them from all the pains of spam and take care of all the troubles of cyberspace, they just gotta LEARN to do it themselves! Cyberspace is far from a cosy and easy-goin' place, everywhere you turn there's spamers, even your best friend could be one...sorry if that's frightening...if you don't know then get out there and
learn it! People out there gotta learn how to be more independent, not just rely on virus protection programs. Need to learn basic skills like not opening unknown or suspiciously spam-like mail just for the benifit of fuffilling your curiousity - first lesson I learnt about computers!
If you want to get a virus protection then choose wisely, don't just download any random program - could be spy/adware. Norton and mcfee can protect you from some kinds of viruses but not others, better to buy from one renowed company and use it well.
I heard there's something called adware6.0 which stops some kinds of spam (swedish company which I use) - free download
here, don't worry I experimented on myself first, proven safe!
And yahoo also has a system cleaner and ad/spyware stopper for free once you sign up for their email account (business you know...) more $$$s...
Just trying to help the situation and put worrying parents' minds at rest (Go persuade your parents first!), then show them the proof!
Jason