...which is why, if you can afford it, it is a good idea to get a real cheap computer for the internet alone. For once, prefereably a brand one with a start up cdrom (I have a compaq with a celeron 500 and 128MBRam, 150Euro). Install a good anti virus that is updated daily, adaware and spybotSD. And install your applications on your "real" puter that is not connected to the Internet. In case you get cd's, sticks or floppy's (granddad, what's a floppy?) from someone else, enter them in the internet puter and get them scanned first. Serious problem? Enter the startup disk, reinstall and that's it.

I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now I'll be mad. (Rumi)