JPG you make a point, but being in the majority ‘group’ so to speak also makes detection and prevention more likely before any real damage is done.JPG wrote:Has it occurred to thee that being in the majority 'group' makes thee one of the more likely targets due to the size of thy group.
Once a vulnerability is 'discovered', it becomes a turkey shoot(sorta).
Frankly I believe Windows 10 S that uses only Apps to be the answer to most of the problems facing the general computer world today. I fought the concept tooth and nail when I first got my IPad but gradually I was force to see the real benefits.
Manufactures are facing cash flow problems, they need to generate capital for new development. The consumer demand for compatibility has made it possible for ancient early 2000 programs to still run on Windows 10. People get comfortable with a set of programs and let them ride. Now that Microsoft has said Windows 10 is the last release it is conceivable that things like Microsoft office 2003 will run well into the 2020’s. Hard to generate revenue that way.
Then there is all the freeware such as open office. And pirated software, so manufactures have to try to find revenue to use for development. Most add fluff to their programs trying to convince users they need to upgrade and that fluff often opens doors and windows to potential hackers.
Microsoft understands this and they are attempting to overcome the problem with ‘subscription’ based software. Others are following ex:quicken. But the transition is problematic, Microsoft is trying to charge nearly the same price for a one year subscription as you would pay to buy the product outright the year before. This will kill the Home market. They need to produce office as an app (no pirating) easy maintence, immediate market feedback, and most importantly ongoing revenue stream to fund future development.
The biggest thing to remember is nothing in life is free. These “free” browsers carry a high cost factors in personal information that is surrendered when using them.
