I don't want anyone to faint, but...

[vivien]

I actually had a decent last couple of days at work. Mostly because I was actually doing something, as opposed to killing time. I have to go on home visits to meet the families and kids who are starting in my class. I've met some real cuties, and so far, some very nice parents. So that's a good thing.

I've taken nas after work two days in a row, and I'm still ready to sleep by 10:00 - yup, right there - a big yawn and it's only 9:20.

All this virus talk is unsettling. I think my subscription to the anti-virus program ran out. I should probably do something about it. But I don't use MSN or Outlook or anything like that, and I have a puny dial up connection. However, I guess my computer could be Typhoid Mary for all I know. Urg - I hate dealing with details.

So glad it's Friday...

Comments

[aevalin.livejournal.com]

Stern look.

Even if you get all of your email at like hotmail, or Yahoo, you should have an antivirus missy. What antiv are you using right now that's expired ?

[autumnmist.livejournal.com]

You can get a free version of BitDefender's antivirus software:
http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/downloads.php?menu_id=21

or a 30-day evaluation copy:
http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/products.php?p_id=2

Viruses/worms don't just mess up emails. They can also slow your computer down.

[vivien]

(Ducks head in shame) I had Norton 2003. I actually downloaded AVG but it didn't let me get onto AOL for some reason. I am now downloading a free version of Bit Defender. So I'm trying. It's just one of those things I don't think about.

I think I have been virused though - I had a bunch of emails with "your details" in the subject. I deleted them without opening anything - is that all I need to do (aside from putting up virus protection?)

[vivien]

Thanks - I'm downloading it now ;)

[aevalin.livejournal.com]

Oh I didn't mean they just mess up email...oooooooh no.

See here's the thing. People who get viruses without an AV don't know. SO. They spread the virus...or end up part of a Denial of Service attack. It's not just about slowing down your computer, but infected you could (even with dial up, but not as likely I admit) have a part in slowing down the internet. Drastically. I mean some schmoe could implant a little program ready to launch and do some very bad things...all using your machine. OR if they were just nasty, there are actually viruses that are capable of destroying the boot record on your hard drive, rendering it essentially useless.

Thus endth Joni's soapbox lecture of the day :P