On Tue, 2005-07-26 at 19:04 -0400, John Nall wrote:
> OK guys (and gals), you got me all convinced that I should seriously 
> think in terms of using Linux instead of Windows XP.  Hey, I am easy!  
> So I have done the things that needed to be done, and can now (after a 
> lot of sweat and blood and tears) dual-boot either Linux or XP.  I will 
> readily admit that Linux has some advantages.  But I am absolutely 
> astounded to find that XP apparently offers better protection from 
> annoying advertisements than Linux does!  Why?  One would think that 
> that Linux would do a better job, not a worst job.  Am I missing 
> something?  Educate me!!!  :-)

Use Firefox, it by default blocks all popups. To block ads right click
on the ad and click "block images from...".

To block all flash add the extension "Flashblock", it turns all flash
into a "play" button which you have to click on to activate that flash
panel.

I barely ever see ads anymore.

TTYL

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