From: Stan <ecfield at comcast.net>
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at keithlynch.net>
Subject: [WSFA] Re: WSFA:  Alive and Well
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:03:26 -0400
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>

On Wednesday 13 August 2008 1:58:45 am Mike B. wrote:
> Keith, you might want to consider setting up a system for using the
> internet that has nothing important on it to be swiped or lost, and that
> boots from a CD-ROM in a CD-ROM drive that doesn't have write capability
> (Knoppix might be a decent choice for OS for this, since it comes on CD
> (or DVD) and boots from there just fine with no fussing around on your
> part).  With such a system you could use a GUI, allow Javascript, or
> even Flash, and when you power down the machine, anything that happened
> to it during the session would be cleared (if you use a ramdisk for temp
> storage and don't install a HD.  You'll need to use a floppy to save
> network settings, or re-enter every time, though.)  That way you can
> have modern conveniences, with little or no risk.  Just something to
> consider.
>
> -- Mike B.

Keith,

I would suggest a copy of Kubuntu. It has a modern GUI with several browsers
available. My wife and I have been using it at home for more than two years
now.

It also isn't susceptible to all the Micro$oft exploits that are out there.
Not that it has perfect security, but then again, if you only use it for
surfing and email, who cares?

A modern system with a real LCD monitor, sound and a large hard drive can be
assembled for well under $300.

Let me know if you'd like to chat about it offline or over an ice tea.

Stan