rsteiner{at}visi.com wrote:
> Here in the mailing list for os2user, Ray Davison
 spake unto us, saying:
> 
>>What is Win going to do to someone elses files on it's own?
> 
> Windows itself isn't (normally) the issue, but many pieces of Windows
> malware have been known to modify, overwrite, and/or delete executables
> and other files on those partitions that Windows has access to.
> 
> I personally have never had an issue, but I can understand the desire
> that some folks might have to protect their non-Windows partitions,
> particularly if the Windows setup(s) are used by kids or other folks
> who might not have a well-developed appreciation for security.
> 
OK, point taken.  I was only considering what goes on inside the box.  I 
may get a little complacent because as general policy I attempt to 
prevent Win from connecting to the WEB.  And I don't believe in multiple 
users.  I build a new one about once a year so there are always enough 
to go around.

I have a router but my real firewall is a box that is just used for 
Internet access; under OS/2.  And, I have a copy of the HDD that I can 
plug in if anything does happen.  All my HDDs are front panel plug in.

Ray




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