Clarence1898 wrote:
> Though I understand what UAC is for, it can still be a PITA.  When I install new
> software, I usually turn it off until I get the new software working, then turn
> it back on.

If you log in as administrator, it doesn't ask. (There's a flag you can 
set on a per-account basis as to whether to ask, allow it, or to require 
a password.)

> For other users who don't have a clue, I'm not sure how effective
> it will be.  I have a son-in-law who is completely clueless when it comes to
> computers.  He currently runs XP, but I don't think Vista would make any
> difference. If a message box popped up asking for permission to install a
> virus, he would probably click OK.  About twice a year I have to go over and
> clean out his pc.

So don't give him an admin account. :-)  Nothing is going to protect a 
clueless user from himself, including sudo.

> The GUI is ok, it looks nice.  It's just taking me awhile to find where MS has
> moved everything.

That's always the problem. :-) This is the first MS upgrade that hasn't 
left me cursing up and down looking for the stuff, tho. Probably in part 
due to the ubiquitous search bar stuff.

-- 
Darren New / San Diego, CA, USA (PST)

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