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Henry Bremridge wrote: > On Tue, Jul 11, 2006 at 03:16:13PM +0100, Tom Potts wrote: > >> Henry Bremridge wrote: >> >>> On Tue, Jul 11, 2006 at 02:38:30PM +0100, Julian Hall wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Opportunity to introduce those using Win98 et al to Linux? >>>> >>>> 'Don't spend hundreds on a new PC sir/madam, get Linux instead' >>>> >>>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5164450.stm >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> Does not always work. I have win98 and it looks like I am going to be >>> forced to buy a Winxp machine to run access the company bank account over >>> Internet Explorer >>> >>> Anyone got one going cheap? >>> >>> >> DON'T BUY WINXP!!! Just cos its not supported doesn't mean it'll stop >> working! >> I'd just make sure you back it up properly ( to your linux box) then >> re-install if it gets compromised - and tell your bank to get its act >> together, or move to one that supports ffox or your favourite browser. >> Or alternatively set your browser to pretend its ie if you can - that >> often works. >> There are a few sites that do some support for win3.1 and 95 so maybe >> they'll do 98 too. >> Tom te tom te tom >> >> > Data all backed up, but I have lost the original set up disk for win 98, > and I am pretty sure I have a virus or something. (Currently running > symantec antivirus from the web and it does say I have something) > > Have called the bank: apparently they do not support Mac, only Windows OS. > There is no reason why Linux cannot be made to work but: > - FF used to work to access the site, but recently it no longer does. > - I also however need to authorise transctions and that requires a smart > card, and that has only ever worked with IE > > Nothing to say it will not work with Linux but far beyond my skill at the > moment > > With regards to the Anti-Virus, goto http://free.grisoft.com and download AVG Anti-Virus. It's free and isn't too bad. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html