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To: thecow who wrote (23677)	12/7/2001 4:00:53 PM
From: Larry S.	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 110655

I have a question. I am getting a new computer, a P4, presently running a P2. I use Roadrunner cable modem as my internet access (which i LOVE). the P4 will, of course, be the primary computer, and will hook it up to the cable modem. But there is a lot of stuff to transfer - bookmarks, software (which could be downloaded) etc. If I hook the P4 up, how can i get info off of the P2 - i've considered a hub, the cable co wants $10 more a month to run both puters. I don't need both puters on net. can i transfer bookmarks etc to floppy and restore? can i run my P2 over AOL to get net access (still have aol account) to get web sites etc that i didn't get the first go round??? tia. larry

To: thecow who wrote (23677)	12/7/2001 8:59:42 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 110655

Cow, I can't answer what the scans are but I also experienced them until I setup a network. The NAT firewall built into routers make your PC invisible. I haven't been scanned since I setup my network.

To: thecow who wrote (23677)	12/7/2001 10:05:23 PM
From: Rick Faurot	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110655

I've been scanned more by an exponential figure in the past six months or so than ever before. I went to ZA Pro so I could find out who was scanning me. Ninety percent are scans by my isp (Verizon) which I'm going to put a stop to by switching isps. The rest of scans are from an odd collection of companies and individuals from around the world. Lots of scans from China and Hong Kong. Also all over Europe. I wouldn't know a hacker if I saw one, but I sure am glad I have a firewall. I've also got a D-Link router sitting here in a box at my feet should a firewall not be enough.