[OPLINTECH] Spyware solutions

[Jeff Franklin]

As an alternative to the MS program, I suggest a different program called
SpywareBlaster from Java Cool Software, which is available at
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html and also at download.com
at
http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10396039.html?tag=lst-0-1
.  I firmly believe this program is better than the Microsoft program.

SpywareBlaster does not have a background scanner that will slow down the
computer.  Instead it changes the configuration of Internet Explorer so that
it does not accept spyware/malware while you browse the Internet.  It works
extremely well.  It will run on Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP.  And, it is
available for Public Libraries (and most educational institutions and home
users), according to the website, for free.

Make sure you download from one of the links above.  If you go to
spywareblaster.com, you will get a program that is not the real
SpywareBlaster, that is most likely spyware itself, and will ask you to pay.
The real SpywareBlaster available from the two links above is completely
free, is NOT spyware, and will never hound you to pay.

Just like with an antivirus program, you need to update SpywareBlaster
periodically.  There is an update button to do this inside the progam.

Incidentally, you can bypass most spyware by NOT using Internet Explorer but
instead use an alternative browser such as Mozilla Firefox.

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