Software Recommendations

[gottabekd]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

I've read a bunch or reports on various tech forums about it corrupting the IP stack. I'm sure it is only a small percentage of users, but if the internal one is fine, why bother with another app?

I can't say I've done detailed research, but I can confirm I've seen it "corrupt the IP stack". This can be seen when switching from a direct external IP address to a private NATted address. Of course, not everyone will be doing that routinely at home, so it may not be a concern for them. And if you are behind a router, I doubt ZoneAlarm provides much value to the regular home user.

Another vote for OppenOffice. The last time I used it on Windows, it was a bit of a resource hog, but if you have a bunch of RAM you should be fine. However, if you often collaborate on Docs with MS Office users, and make use of some advanced features and formatting, you will run in to conversion problems. For soliatry use, it is fine, an $0 is a good price.

[legosex]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I am really not liking Vista. I've had the computer for a week, and I've had a lot of problems. Explorer stopped working on me because of something I downloaded to be able to watch videos on TSN. And now I keep getting problems with my sound. It seems to randomly not work.

That's 'cause nothing is compatible with Vista yet, Frankenstein.
Also because it's all razzle dazzle and superficial advances over xp.
microsoft has given up trying to emulate mac os and is now trying to emulate linux.
also it won't work because you never email Todd.

[Bill Bumface]

Man Mac users come off as weenies. I was about to get one for my last PC but I'm glad if for nothing else that my massive IBM discount changed my mind for no other reason than not being associated with the stereotypical Mac weenie.

It reminds me of rednecks arguing how Ford trucks always break down so Chevy trucks are the best. Then the other redneck replies that no, in fact its Chevy trucks that always break down, because Fords are the best of course.

[HiSpeed]

You might want to try Comodo AntiVirus and Comodo Firewall Pro both free.Best free FW and AV i've found.Better than Avast,Sygate,AVG ZA is crap! Norton is a big fat hog the last couple years. The Comodo FW has a setting for "learning" and is quite configurable.
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ worth a look anyhow

[HalifaxDrunk]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

Man Mac users come off as weenies. I was about to get one for my last PC but I'm glad if for nothing else that my massive IBM discount changed my mind for no other reason than not being associated with the stereotypical Mac weenie.

It reminds me of rednecks arguing how Ford trucks always break down so Chevy trucks are the best. Then the other redneck replies that no, in fact its Chevy trucks that always break down, because Fords are the best of course.