__/ [ B Gruff ] on Friday 07 July 2006 18:23 \__
> OK, so I have a warped sense of humour.
> Below is what I copied from a single page, though I admit that there was a
> fair bit of information re. P.C.s in between:-
>
>
> Dell recommends Windows® XP Professional
Actually, Dell recommends Mac OS X. Michael asked Steve (Jobs) if he would
make OS X available to Dell (all of which ran (W)Intel at the time).
> -----------------
> (snip configuration details)
> ------------------
>
> Scary facts:
> There are over 100 000 viruses in existence
> An unprotected PC connected to the Internet will be hijacked in under 10
> minutes
>
> Spyware infects 91% of home PCs
> Protect your integrity:
> Are you ok with other people being able to watch what you are doing?
> Anti-Spyware software ensures your programs and internet connections run
> correctly and safely by stopping the tracking and transmission of your
> internet surfing habits to prying eyes.
>
> Protect your time:
> Don?t spend time cleaning up you inbox, Anti-spam functionality allows only
> valid e-mails and stops the potentially dozens of unwanted 'junk' email
> messages filling your inbox.
> Irritating pop-ups can be both annoying and time consuming. Ensure your
> time is spent on productive things rather than disabling unwanted
> information
Does it truly recommend Windows XP after pointing out all the facts above?
Moreover, does it make the connection between junk E-mail and malware, or
even Windows as a whole? I guess they ought to do some (re-)thinking.
Dell also recommended Intel, based on that dominance. Until recently. Is Dell
confused? Or are such recommendations paid for?
Best wishes,
Roy
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