| XP isn't that expensive if you buy it "preloaded" on a new computer. On the other hand, it would nice if the world could operate on Mac "interchangeably". I know that the necessary evil, Norton, sure slows my system down. I also agree that system RESTORE is a good thing, as is the automatic update feature. I can honestly say I haven't been hit with a virus since I bought this rig about two? or three years back but it sure has caught and quarantined many a virus and blocked many a hack.
You might also consider getting a secondary hard drive (they're dirt cheap) and putting all of your user files, photos, songs, etc. on that as well as saving a "backup" copy of your email address book!
I'm putting XP down as a savior, if a bit grudgingly. |