Not Upgrading? Spamtastic!

April 19th, 2010 by Sara

I typed today’s post from my IBM Selectric and then ran down to file it at Western Union, or so it feels. The new computer arrives this week, and it can’t come soon enough. Ding!

Cushunk.

The breaking news is that apparently, when your computer no longer has any room to install software upgrades, it leaves one more vulnerable to hackers. Say, for instance, someone hijacking your email account in order to promote some drug — Viagra, I think it’s called. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Ding!

Cushunk.

To those inquiring about my new side gig, I can only say that you didn’t hear it from me. Ding!

Cushunk.

If I decide to pursue the opportunity further, you can bet I’ll let you in on it.