new PC, what protection for roaming & browsing?
I just acquired a new Netbook with the express intention of using it for browsing when away from home. Justified it on the grounds that the MET and NOTAMs ought to be consulted when committing aviation and touring abroad.
It has Win7 home starter installed and a load of freebee stuff and games, which I am busy removing.
What is the best form of defence against attack of unwanted virii etc that I should install?
If it would help, I would be happy to install Ubuntu but it would need to be on the internal hard drive and be the first boot option. I assume this could be done but I have no idea of the hassle it might be to achieve.
I have FF as my preferred browser and will use Hotmail and Skype on the machine.
What would you do? Free anti virus and firewall preferred.
Rans6andrew.