XP Is Dead - Time To Move On

Homepage | Ubuntu. I know, I know. I stuck with XP for many years myself. Using it is comfortable, like an old security blanket. You are cheap and you don't want to give Microsoft more money. You are still using 5 year old hardware, and don't want to spend money on a new computer. You know who you are. While most of us have moved on to Windows 7, you are locked in a time warp, and you don't want to come along for the ride. But, you are concerned with security, and XP has been hacked more times than foliage in a forest on a well worn path. How can you protect yourself and your clients' data? Well, here is a free and easy way to do it. Revisit Ubuntu, the free Linux distro that can be downloaded and installed right from Windows. Ubuntu has heard the cries of the masses, and realized that it must be easier to install and use, or else it will always be the geek OS. Once installed, you will be able to do most of what you are already doing; but, you will still need Windows for your legacy software. Security on the net, however, is a no brainer with Ubuntu Linux. Linux users are running the most secure OS on the planet. Don't you want that level of security? Of course you do. So, put down the blankie, take your thumb out of your mouth, and do this, okay?

Comments

[Ehren Brav]

Great to hear another lawyer advocate using linux! I'm a Debian user myself - very similar to Ubuntu - though you need to be aware of the very steep learning curve to becoming a really proficient user. It's very powerful, but can also take a while to pick up. I suggest getting a good introductory book on linux - it makes the learning process much, much easier!

Be cognizant, however, that ultimately security depends on the person securing the computer - a linux installation can be just as vulnerable as Windows if not configured properly! Just make sure you take the time to understand what you're doing - getting into linux opens up a whole new world of computing.

[Gene Albert]

It's not April 8th 2014 yet. . .