[clue-talk] Computer Security

[Walter Hildebrandt]

Kevin Cullis wrote:

> Take a look at this comment:
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> Operating systems
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> If possible, don't use Microsoft Windows. Buy a Macintosh or use 
> Linux. If you must use Windows, set up Automatic Update so that you 
> automatically receive security patches. And delete the files 
> "command.com" and "cmd.exe."

With WindowsXP, can I deactivate these two files somehow so that if I 
have to use them sometime in the future, I can activate them?

What do these files do and what  is the danger of having them?

Walter

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> http://www.schneier.com/essay-078.html
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> Enjoy.
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> KC
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