Re: Safe downloading sites
From: Robert Moir (robspamtrap+msnews_at_gmail.com)
Date: 01/02/05
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Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 10:10:05 -0000
Lois G. wrote:
> With all the concern about spyware, viruses and the like, how can we
> know who to trust?
>
> For example, someone new to this newsgroup does not kow the
> "regulars" so what criteria can we use to be reasonably sure that the
> sites recommended herein are safe?
I wish more people asked this question.
In addition to the good advice Jupiter Jones gave you, I'd add the
following -
You can use Google Groups to search an archive of most newsgroups, so you
can check the "history" of a particular poster if you receive advice from
them that makes you wary. http://groups.google.com
As for downloads - where possible go to the "official source" for a file -
if you want to update Apple's Quicktime or you got an iPod for christmas and
want to download software for it, then go to Apple's site directly rather
than download from a third party site.
Microsoft updates for your operating system should ideally be downloaded via
the windows update shortcut in your start menu, or at the very least from
their website as above, never from 3rd party websites and never from emails
you didn't request.
-- -- Rob Moir Website - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk Virtual PC 2004 FAQ - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html Kazaa - Software update services for your Viruses and Spyware.
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