[LINK] Security checklist for the home user

[Craig Sanders]

On Fri, Mar 18, 2005 at 09:49:48PM +1100, Antony Barry wrote:
> >The attached message has been automatically discarded.
> >From: Anura Samara <anura.samara at gmail.com>
> >Date: 18 March 2005 5:40:51 PM
> >
> >I know the Knoppix route is available, but the main disadvantage is
> >that (1) I have to learn how it operates so that (2) I can teach the
> >parents how to use it and (3) give them lifetime support.
> >
> >The simple fact is that, like 95% of the population, they know how to
> >use Windows and Windows apps. It might be insecure, but at least its
> >familiar.

reboot the system with the knoppix CD in the drive.
look at the screen.
see the browser icon.
click on it.
go to the banking site and conduct your business.
reboot and remove the CD to get back to windows.


how is clicking on an icon in linux any harder than clicking on
an icon in Windows?

craig

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craig sanders <cas at taz.net.au>           (part time cyborg)