On 2009-01-29, sf > wrote:

> have an issue with my computer boot up. I certainly don't need to
> leave to make a cup of coffee while it boots up.

Well, since I installed Linux, it's a non-issue. Linux is infinitely
tweakable without having to download more software. Thnx for the tip, just
the same.


>>and I still run
>>across websites showing the BSOD on kiosks, terminal schedule screens, etc.
>
> I have no idea what you're talking about.


Blue Screen of Death, Window's notorious crash msg screen:

http://tinyurl.com/b4oaf4

> For that matter, why trust banks in general? I remember many news
> stories of some random bank employee's computer loaded with customer
> account and social security numbers being stolen. It's a big, bad,
> scary world out there.

Most of those problems can be traced back to M$ systems. Ask any security
expert which OS is the biggest security risk. Windows, hands down.

nb