Reply #41: Probably a good thing

[blogslut]

When I run XP, I have the update feature turned off. If I want updates, I'll go get them myself, thank you.

There is indeed a lot of malware/spyware/invasive tracking crap going around. There's also a lot of proposed bills, sitting in committees, to address the problem. Sadly, most of the legislations were toothless and obsolete when they were written.

Even Firefox users are seeing nasty tricks directed at their browsers.

Install and run all the programs mentioned above: SpywareBlaster, AdAware, Zone Alarm, AVG, FireFox addons like AdBlock and NoScript. Never trust one program to keep you clean. Use a variety.