| >Why doesn't Microsoft include anti-virus programs with their operating system?
they will start doing that very soon.  Microsoft has bought 
anti-virus technology from a company in Rumania.  Software from the 
acquired company will end up in Windows.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=581&ncid=581&e=8&u=/nm/20030610/tc_nm/tech_microsoft_dc
>I'm about "this" close to building another machine, sans Windoze. 
>Anyone wanna offer me tips or a good starting point offlist?
Try a Mac.  You will be surprised at how good they have become, 
especially with OS X.  A lot of people who make fun of Macs will 
probably change their mind if they spend some time using one.
jmb
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