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Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: MoHux on Feb 22, 2008, 22:14:12

Title: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: MoHux on Feb 22, 2008, 22:14:12
I just had an email from BT ............... thought you could all do with a good laugh ..........

"Don't put your computer at risk

Did you know that your computer may be at risk when you are online? Every second you are online whether it be shopping, banking or just surfing you are putting your precious files at risk if you do not have protection from viruses, spyware or hackers.

BT has teamed up with Norton, the world's leading internet security provider, to offer you BT's NetProtect to give you peace of mind every time you go online.

For just £3.50 per month you can relax knowing that your computer is protected by Norton AntiVirus and Norton Firewall and will always be up to date thanks to our FREE automatic updates ensuring you get the latest available protection all the time.

Plus its easy setup - so what are you waiting for protect your computer today."   :pig:  :rip:


:rofl: :lol:  :evil:
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Malc on Feb 22, 2008, 22:26:35
Thats brilliant!   ;D ;D

Norton - the biggest system hog since vista.  :mad:


For just £3.50 per month you can relax knowing that your computer is protected by Norton AntiVirus and Norton Firewall and will always be up to date thanks to our FREE automatic updates


Don't quite add up, does it  ???


Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Lance on Feb 22, 2008, 22:39:48
 :eek4:

If anyone signs up for this, they must have the words 'mug' and 'idiot' tattooed across their forehead.
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Gary on Feb 22, 2008, 23:14:17
Quote from: Lance on Feb 22, 2008, 22:39:48
:eek4:

If anyone signs up for this, they must have the words 'mug' and 'idiot' tattooed across their forehead.
There probably is a long line of them already Lance :eek4:
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Lance on Feb 22, 2008, 23:25:36
I'm sure you are right, Gary.
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Sebby on Feb 23, 2008, 00:12:42
Pay to make my computer grind to a halt? No thanks. ;)
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Simon on Feb 23, 2008, 00:28:59
 ;D
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Rik on Feb 23, 2008, 04:40:31
At one level, I applaud the moved - it fits with previous discussions we've had about ISPs protecting users from themselves. OTOH, Norton and £3.50pm...  ::)
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Baz on Feb 23, 2008, 08:23:58
HEY, BACK OFF YOU LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( 

give Norton a break  ;)
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Inactive on Feb 23, 2008, 08:54:09
It would take more than Norton to save some users from themselves..removal of keyboard / mouse may do the trick. ;)
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Rik on Feb 23, 2008, 10:49:28
Quote from: Baz on Feb 23, 2008, 08:23:58
give Norton a break  ;)

We'd like to, Baz. :)
Title: Re: BT - Self inflicted injury?
Post by: Rik on Feb 23, 2008, 10:49:53
Quote from: Inactive on Feb 23, 2008, 08:54:09
It would take more than Norton to save some users from themselves..removal of keyboard / mouse may do the trick. ;)

From where, exactly, In?  :angel:
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