Do's + don'ts of wireless

Question

Using Win XP/Bootcamp/Tiger OS and wireless router-exposure to virus/malware?
If you use XP and a wireless router-how do you avoid any kind of malware UNless you have a security setup?
IF you NEVER go-online with XP(using a wireless router)-how do you avoid the computer just connecting anyhow?
I use XP thru Bootcamp on my I-Mac for one program;my wife wants to get a wireless router to use her XP laptop.
She wants the router to avoid the constant resets going from my Mac to her (company) PC?

Answer 1

Hi all
WRT working off a server, this is something I've always admonished as a huge thing to avoid. I've always used the analogy of working in my kitchen and preparing a recipe. Your captivate project and all the ingredients are stored in your local C drive which is similar to your fridge and pantry, Need to add an image? (egg) As long as your project is on the C drive, it's similar to opening the fridge and grabbing an egg. As long as there is an egg in the fridge, no problem. Instant access. But nothing says you MUST work this way, Sure, I can just go to the store any time I need an egg. But I have to stop what I'm doing, get in the vehicle, drive to the store, purchase the egg, drive back and finally I can use the egg. And to me, that's EXACTLY what it's like when you work with your project on a server.
My recommendation is always to keep the project on your local drive and periodically make backup copies of the project on a server for safekeeping.
Just to note that this is really more of a common thing among many applications. Some apps are more sensitive to where files are placed than others, but it's a characteristic shared by many.
Cheers... Rick