Well, excuse me, I should have said "I've been using Windows and the WEB for nine years." I've been using the 'net since the '80's too. It didn't start being called the 'web' until the browser was invented. The point is that with simple measures a Windows box can be safe. Momodot isn't looking for a server, just wants to run the programs we all run. Why add the complication of another OS layer, or buy a second pc when a simple firewall and anti-virus will do? It's silly.