But then I found out the downside. My speed won't increase that much
> because of the need for a firewall and virus protection. Everything
> coming across the line, including today's constant java applets, must
> be carefully checked for virus and spyware infestation. That slows
> stuff down greatly.
Try installing Firefox as your browser. With the adblock plug in it is very effective at nailing popups before they display.
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How much effort do the "powers that be" spend on tracking down and
> imprisoning saboteurs of the Internet? Considering the flood of
> viruses and spyware out there, I don't think very much time at all.
The defacto standard browser, MS's IE hasn't been updated in years, MS is a promoting a beta of their latest attempt.
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