I have 2 PCs Iuse for processing and personal finance that are off the net. They are connected to the net once a month for updates only. The operating system (and other software) is on separate drives from the data. Data drives are disconnected when the PCs are connected to the internet for updates. It's a pain in the ***, but it is secure. Bill -----Original Message----- >From: "Emily L. Ferguson" <elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Jan 5, 2011 5:34 PM >To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: Re: Updating photoshop > >I can't imagine having a computer with either Windoze or the Mac OS >and no internet access even for updates. I can imagine that it's a >way to keep Windoze safe, but surely the updates and access to >reference materials are more valuable than the cost of getting free >of Windoze and using an OS that isn't so vulnerable? > >In any event, if the computer in question can go online without a >piece of wire plugged into a port somewhere, can it be dragged to a >neighbor's, a public library or local cafe for updating once a month >or so. >-- >Emily L. Ferguson >mailto:elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >508-563-6822 >New England landscapes, wooden boats and races >http://www.landsedgephoto.com >Check out my Spring daily photograph project at: >http://tinyurl.com/3a6m7g6 >And Summer: >http://tinyurl.com/3a6m7g6 >Autumn now complete here: >http://tinyurl.com/26pdgz9 >Winter taking shape here: >http://tinyurl.com/2co5wkg >
