Jupiter Research Analyst Weblogs: Ian Fogg
On security.... Think of new net users #
With unprotected computers becoming infected in under a minute with the MSBlast worm, think of the experience of new net users, rather than those of net veteran journalists and bloggers.
Consider this scenario: a person buys a latest model PC, takes it home, and connects to the Internet for the first time and within a few minutes they are infected (in January my sister's new computer needed over 20 'critical' Windows patches to bring it up to date).
What should be done:
1. Enable the Windows XP Firewall by default
2. Pre-install anti virus software prior to shipping.
3. Ensure that on first Internet connection a PC downloads and installs Windows security patches before allowing access to other websites.
PC software vendors are moving in the right direction but there is much left to do.
Or take John Gruber's advice
...The only reason they bought Macs is because I told them that’s what they should buy
He goes onto suggest that the Wintel (dare i say monopoly) of computing and IT is because it requires lots of IT staff. From recent expereince i would agree. Although I do run a PC at home I am seriously considering a move to a Mac.
I know Ton has also decided enough is enough...
Posted by Paul Goodison at August 26, 2003 11:25 PM | TrackBack