sf wrote:

> On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:49:20 GMT, sarah bennett wrote:
>
>>
>> Well, I for one, do not have my credit card information or SSN on my
>> computer. I'm really not all that worried about random people trying to
>> hack into my computer. I have no reason to be so paranoid.
>
>
> I don't keep important information on my computer either, but it's
> always a good idea to have a personal firewall, if for no reason other
> than to keep out computers searching for music. I don't want any
> snoopers in my computer, no matter what their reason is. I use a
> router (they have a built in firewall), XP has one you can turn on or
> you can get the personal version of ZoneAlarm at home for free.
> --
>
> Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

Some programs by default keep info on your computer you may not want to
share. Other programs such as genealogy databases, medical databases,
financial databases, word processors, etc can also store information you
may not want to share. I know for a fact that I have several programs
on my PC, Mac, and PDA that I would not want others having access to.
Unless you are using your computer simply for games and online browsing,
chances are good there are at least a few things you wouldn't want some
stranger to browse through.

ObFood: I have yet to find recipe software that I really like. So far
the computer has not reduced the recipe paper files