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| Thread ID: 30634 | 2003-02-26 04:57:00 | Deciding re Jetstream | Misty (368) | Press F1 |
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| 124006 | 2003-02-26 04:57:00 | I have been thinking of joining Jetstream. Using dial-up seems so slow. Suppose I am a bit like Sean Connery after 3 James Bond movies who suddenly realised that he could afford a round of golf, indeed he thought "I could afford a set of golf clubs". However, I have a worry, Jetstream is always on. I do not fancy having my PC on all of the time ! All those "nasties" out there ! Can I just shut down when I am not on the web ? Seems a bit naive to be asking this. When the PC is shut down then nothing happens (usually). But am I escaping the logic - does everybody leave it on all the time when on Jetstream ? |
Misty (368) | ||
| 124007 | 2003-02-26 05:33:00 | The term "always on" refers to the fact that with Jetstream you are always connected, no need to dial. You don't have to leave your PC on 24/7 - and some might say it's better not to. Basically you can continue to use your PC the way you are at the moment, but not have to worry about waiting for the machine to dial whenever you want to surf the net or check your email. :) |
antmannz (28) | ||
| 124008 | 2003-02-26 06:11:00 | That's exactly one of the beauties about Jetstream - is that you can switch it off after any session, and when you reconnect, it takes just 2 seconds literally to be online again - no need for this bull about having to shut down your PC to disconnect or anything. You can leave your browser/email programme running all the time, so that when you log back on, your messages are downloaded almost instantly.. Ignore the 'always-on' feature - it's there if you want it, but it doesn't have to be. |
Greg S (201) | ||
| 124009 | 2003-02-26 06:32:00 | > You can leave your browser/email programme > running all the time, so that when you log back on, > your messages are downloaded almost instantly.. All you need to do then is figure out how to open them all at once:-):-) |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 124010 | 2003-02-26 06:49:00 | If you did leave your email running all the time, that would mean you are connected. Does that mean that hackers can be trying to get onto your computer via the "ports" while you are not there. Sure they still can when you are there but is'nt it tied in with the total time you are vulnerable ? I do not want to be paranoid about this and sure you can run Zone Alarm (like I do) but are'nt you increasing your exposure exponentially (new word of the week ?) | Misty (368) | ||
| 124011 | 2003-02-26 08:11:00 | If you have a firewall hopefully you have, you can disconnect it through the firewall. I know Zonealarm you can | zoomlens12 (1210) | ||
| 124012 | 2003-02-26 09:26:00 | You could always set ZA to lock out the internet when screensaver kicks in if you are that worried. If you are considering jetstream and have done your homework (availability, cost equipment) then now is the time to get connected as Telecom have free connection til end of March. |
sam m (517) | ||
| 124013 | 2003-02-26 12:20:00 | > If you did leave your email running all the time, > that would mean you are connected . Nope - you can have your puter switched on, with email and/or browser loaded, but be disconnected from the Net . Once you reconnect, one click is all it takes to download any messages (or they'll auto download if you've set that option) . |
Greg S (201) | ||
| 124014 | 2003-02-26 20:30:00 | I use an external adsl router which adds a little more security at no extra cost, and have Zone alarm installed. Security checks via the usual trusted security probe sites show that I have no exposed ports etc. I leave my internet connection live at all times that my computer is switched on (about 16 hours a day) and Zone Alarm looks after all attempts to contact me. Even windows update can't tell I'm on line! I check the ZA logs once in a while to see who has been probing but there is rarely anything suspicious. There are always a few port probes from Asia but the bulk are normal net activity. IMHO the risk of attack at personal computer level is minimal, most hackers are after bigger fish and would only get into a personal system via trojans to assist in DOD attacks perhaps. Zone Alarm also looks after unauthorised attempts to communicate from your computer to the net so provided you surf safely, have up to date AV definitions and run Adaware or spybot to stop spyware you need have no fear of leaving a jetstream connection on line for lengthy periods. Install the appropriate protection, review your surfing habits, install jetstream and enjoy the experience. It is worth every cent.:) Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
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