using windows XP without service pack 1? good i can delete all your files. read this!

[TECK]

chances that a hacker can delete your files, even unprotected through firewall are extremly slim, especially if you are on dialup.
first he must find the right IP, then he have to scan for a port that is open.
the firewall that is included in XP is made by Tiny Firewall company, wich is known as doing a good job on it's software (better then zonealarm pro, etc). all you have to do is enable it, you dont need to configure any rules or ports (unless you use msn 4.7, i use msn 5 which bypases the UPnP settings).
there are alot of firewalls companies who make tons of money because people are paranoia and SP1 fixes all the security holes that were discussed in newsgroups, as well the 'undiscussed' ones.

i use a hardware firewall because i have a static IP. if i would be on dialup, i would not even bother to think of loading my system with crapy pieces of software that dont work anyway well and all they do is slow down your system, not to talk the internet speed, etc.
if you plan on using a firewall, better spend 200$ and get a piece of hardware that cannot be bypassed because it's blocking all before it goes onto pc. unlike the regular software firewalls, who filter the information inside of your pc.

when you deal with such huge OS (2gig) you better be sure there are bugs on it.
microsoft developed a great money making system:
they sell the software and let the users find the little bugs, after, for free. smart, huh?

[NTLDR]

Originally posted by TECK
[B]the firewall that is included in XP is made by Tiny Firewall company, wich is known as doing a good job on it's software (better then zonealarm pro, etc).

I wouldn't use the Built-in firewall personally. I have the full version of Tiny Personal Firewall so I can properly control what access the internet etc.

all you have to do is enable it, you dont need to configure any rules or ports (unless you use msn 4.7, i use msn 5 which bypases the UPnP settings).

I've not found a copy of MSN 5 yet that stays connected. Only one more day to wait though

microsoft developed a great money making system:
they sell the software and let the users find the little bugs, after, for free. smart, huh?

Not really any different from Jelsoft, users still find the bugs after they have paid for the software. They provide the fixes to users which is the main thing.

[Chris M]

That is slightly different

Jelsoft arent quite as cheeky as Microsoft - They dont aim to make bugs, nor do they claim that their software is Bug free

Satan

[NTLDR]

I've never seen MS Claim there software is bug free either. I bsomewhat doubt they aim to make bugs, its inevitable that bugs will exist in the software.

[Chris M]

I know Microsoft never say they aim to make bugs, but I know they do

Satan

[NTLDR]

Originally posted by hellsatan
I know Microsoft never say they aim to make bugs, but I know they do

LOL, your sounding like my Dad, he reckons Bill Gates got it in for him

[Chris M]

Im sounding like my Dad too...

Bill Gates is just a pawn...Microsoft is more than just Bill Gates now

Satan

[DrkFusion]

I got messenger 5 too, it tays connected for well for ever, I leave it on all night and day, its pretty sweet.

Anyways, I was joking about the warez thingy, Ive sucessfully upgraded to SP1, after many attempts of my isp going down lol...

-Arunan

[Chris M]

Where do you get Messenger 5?

Satan

[TECK]

<a href="http://messenger.microsoft.com" target="_blank">http://messenger.microsoft.com</a>