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E-Mail Usage

Kyle, who prides himself on his internet skills, has recently started using Outlook Express for his e-mail because of its interactivity and convenience. One day, he boots up his computer....

Nothing.

After going through all the basic troubleshooting he can think of and calling all his friends, the computer is still sitting there, frozen. Nothing will make it boot up. With a horrible sinking feeling, Kyle carries it to the HelpDesk. After an hour and a couple of more attempts at repair, they learn that the computer has picked up a new Outlook-targeted virus which has wiped out the hard drive. "Didn't you disable the Active X defaults?" a technician asks.

"Disable what? he asks blankly.

What has Kyle learned from this exercise?

Learn everything about a new product before using it . Stay away from e-mail.