So I tried something new. I tried something outside my comfort zone. I tried to download and burn some dvd's off a website. Eventually, I was successfull in downloading a movie and a few tv episodes, and then it happened... My computer contracted a virus, or several of them, and then my middle bro had to throw me a lifeline by reloading my OS on my computer (or something like that.) Then, being true to my curiosity and tenacity, proceeded to download a few more episodes of that tv series. Apparently, it came at a high cost. My computer contracted what's termed as a "Trojan" virus, which means you have to take your computer apart from the inside out and totally reprogram it.
With help from my dad, (as he had patience with me) we got my computer running again.
My brothers make it look so easy with anything car or computer related, and yet, there is such a wide gap between us in knowledge and skill on the computer. My youngest brother has little patience and would prefer to write down notes for me, and expects me to know everything he knows whereas I need repitition actually doing the subject in question. My middle brother can help me on my level, that is, unless, he's got his mind on other things, but I'm learning. In a family where more than 1/2 the members know the computer backwards, forwards, and out the window, it doesn't pay to be ignorant of them. I just want to be dangerous, and I proved that. Just look at my accomplishments so far: let's see, downloaded two viruses, and one trojan. The only compu-smart thing I ever did was download a backup program before the whole sucker went down. It saved everything. I guess I didn't do so badly after all. GUESS WHO HAD THE LAST LAUGH!!!
P.S. To the ladies or gentlemen who create downloadable movies with viruses in them: Can't you find better things to do with your time? If you don't want your movies viewed, don't post them.
