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                        "*": "Registering with NCF makes you a member, which gives you access to many services and also gives you a say in how your organization is run.\n\n=  How do I register for membership? =\n\n* For NCF's email, dial-up and web hosting services only, [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/registration/ register here].\n* For NCF's DSL service, [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/registration/dsl/ here]. (DSL service includes all the above services as well)\n\n= What do I get when I register? =\n\nWhen you register, you become an NCF membership. As a NCF member, you get:\n* an account ID (e.g. ab123), which gives you access to all NCF services, such as [[Getting Started (Dial-up)|dial-up access]], [[email]], [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/hosted.jsp discussion groups] and more,\n* an email address, which is simply your account ID followed by '@ncf.ca' (e.g. ab123@ncf.ca), and\n* web hosting for your web pages.\n\n=Pricing=\n\nFor NCF's current prices see [[DSL Rates]].\n\n= What is an organizational account? =\n\nIf you run a business or a community organization, you might want to apply for an organizational account.\n\nYou have to be a NCF member to register for an organizational account. If you are not a NCF member, you need to [http://start.ncf.ca/ncf/registration register] to become a member first.\n\nAs a NCF member, you will already have a personal account ID (e.g. ab123).\nWhen you register for an organizational account, you will get:\n* an organization account ID (e.g. ya482),\n* a customized web address in the form of '''<nowiki>http://yourOrg.ncf.ca</nowiki>''', and \n* a customized email address in the format: yourOrg@ncf.ca.\n\nIt is a good idea to have separate personal and organizational accounts. For example, if you decide to leave the organization, the organization account can be transferred to another person and you can continue to use NCF services with your personal account.\n\n== How do I apply for an organizational account? ==\n\n[http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/register/orgform.html Apply for an organizational account]. A minimum of $100 donation is required to register for an organizational account.\nThat donation level must be maintained on an annual basis to keep the account active.\n\n== Can I have multiple organizational accounts? ==\n\nAs a NCF member, you can have as many organizational accounts\nas you want.\n\n== DSL Pricing for Organizational Accounts ==\n\nWe believe that everyone in Canada\u2019s National Capital Region should have access to the internet, meaning they can afford a high-quality connection, understand how to use it, and feel safe online. \n\nWe offer high speed DSL from 6mbps up to 50 mbps, dial-up, free local email, basic web hosting, community workshops and more. In addition to our staff support, we have a volunteer Help Desk so our members can ask questions and learn about a range of internet and computer-related issues. We also connect members so they can share and improve their skills.  \n\nIn 2015 we were recognized with a Volunteer Ottawa VOscar in the \u201cBest Non-Profit Volunteer Program\u201d category. \n\nFor prices see [[DSL_Rates#Organizational_Accounts|Organizational DSL Rates]]\n\nNote: Registered not-for-profits and charities are eligible for a 15% discount on these rates.\n\n=See also=\n*[[Community Access Fund (CAF)]]\n\n[[Category:Account & Membership]]\n[[Category:Billing]]"
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                        "*": "This article is aimed at people still using an older version of Windows after all support for that operating system ended. It explains what the risks are and offers some solutions.\n\n==Background==\nAs Microsoft announced many years ago [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle?x=10&y=16&p1=3221 Windows XP support ended on 8 April 2014]. This means there are no more system security updates for Windows XP and new system vulnerabilities now go unaddressed.\n\nBecause Windows XP still has a substantial user base it remains a target for exploitation. Since the end of support in April 2014 malware writers and criminals have been targeting Windows XP users, knowing that any exploits will not be corrected. There have been numerous reports of wide-ranging vulnerabilities being exploited. All of this means that Windows XP is no longer safe to use and cannot be reliably secured.\n\nAs of March 2022, the oldest version of Windows still receiving security updates is Windows 8.1.  Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 are no longer supported.\n\n==Risks==\nIf you continue to use Windows after support has ended there is a good chance that:\n\n*you will have your computer compromised by malware, taking advantage of known, but unpatched, exploits\n*you will have your data stolen, including credit card and banking information\n*your computer will be used under remote control as part of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet botnet] for purposes of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming spamming] and that will result in NCF's mail server being [[Email blacklisting|blacklisted]], interrupting all NCF user's mail.\n\n==Form==\nThese days the choice of desktop computers is more limited than it was in 2001 when Windows XP came out, as many people have moved to portable devices. If you are looking for new hardware you need to consider what form computer would suit your needs best now.\n[[File:Acer Aspire Netbook Ubuntu.JPG|right|thumb|An Acer Aspire netbook running Ubuntu]]\n;Desktop tower\n:Has the largest and most complete keyboards, mouse and is easy to set up with printers, scanners and other peripherals, usually connected by ethernet, although some modern ones support wifi.\n;Laptop\n:More portable, usually connected via wifi, enables you to work in your living room, bedroom, etc\n;Netbook\n:These were very popular a few years ago and there are still a few models available, essentially a small laptop, with a scaled down screen and keyboard.\n;Tablet\n:Smaller and lighter than a laptop, but lacks a real keyboard. Most people use these for watching video rather than for writing with.\n;Smart phone\n:These are really small computers more than phones and may be handy due to their portability, although their keyboards and screens are small.\n\n==Solutions==\nThere are a number of possible solutions, with costs ranging from ''free'' to many thousands of dollars. Here are some possible solutions.\n\n===Buy a new computer running Windows 11===\n[[File:Windows store in Future Shop.JPG|thumb|right|Windows 8 computers for sale in a store display]]\nThis is [http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Microsoft's officially preferred solution] for users still running Windows XP. A new desktop tower or laptop running [[Windows 10]] will cost $450 and up. These are generally available at all electronics stores that sell computers.\n\nIf you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].\n\n===Buy a used computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11===\nIn general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 10 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://compucorps.org/techstore/ CompuCorps], [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.\n\nIf you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].\n\n===Buy a Mac===\n[[File:Mac Store in Montreal.JPG|thumb|right|A dedicated Mac store]]\n[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh Apple Macs] are in general better protected against malware than Windows computers are, but they are more expensive. New desktop and laptop Macs start at about $1200, but used ones will be cheaper where available. Macs are available at dedicated Mac stores in Ottawa and some electronics stores that have in-store Mac shops.\n\n===Buy a Chromebook===\n[[File:Chromebook display 1684.JPG|thumb|left|A Chromebook display in a shop in Ottawa]]\n[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook Google Chromebooks] have been on the market for a few years. These simple computers are Linux-based and primarily run the Google Chrome web browser. Most document processing tasks are carried out using Google Drive (formerly called Google Docs). Their main advantages are that they are well protected against malware, require little outside technical support or knowledge, update automatically and, for people with simple computing needs, may provide a cost-effective and safer computing experience. Chromebooks start at about $270.\n\n===Buy a Linux computer===\nSome computer vendors, such as [http://www.dell.com/ubuntu Dell], [https://system76.com/ System76] and others build new computers that come with Linux-based operating systems, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu], pre-installed. In general these have to be ordered through web sales. Linux-based systems are better protected against malware, more stable and these days are easy to use.\n\n===Install a new operating system on your hardware===\nWhile old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there are still some lightweight Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.\n\nPretty much all Linux-based systems will run [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice], a free software office suite similar to Microsoft Office, that enables you to edit, create and save the usual Microsoft format documents, like .doc, .docx, xls and .ppt files. [https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Feature_Comparison:_LibreOffice_-_Microsoft_Office Here is a comparison of LibreOffice features versus Microsoft Office]. \n\nMany other familiar applications are available for Linux, too, like the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. Generally there are Linux applications to replace Windows applications and do almost all computing tasks. If you absolutely must use specific Windows applications many can be run using a compatibility layer, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_%28software%29 Wine]. \n\nLinux operating systems will generally meet the needs of most computer users, unless there are specific Windows programs or games that have no Linux equivalent or cannot be run through Wine or other similar solutions.\n\n==Puppy Linux==\n[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png|right|thumb|Puppy Linux desktop]]\nWindows XP computers are now so old (the last ones were sold in about 2006), are 32-bit and have such limited RAM and CPUs by modern standards, that they will only run  lightweight 32-bit Linux systems, such as Puppy Linux.\n\nComplete instructions on how to install it are at: [[Puppy Linux]].\n\n==See also==\n*[[Best Of Free Windows Software]]\n*[[All in One - System Rescue Toolkit]]\n*[[Using Windows safely]]\n*[[Windows 10]]\n\n==External links==\n*[http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Windows XP support has ended] - Microsoft article\n*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/end-of-windows-xp-tech-support-how-it-will-affect-you-1.2584259 End of Windows XP tech support: How it will affect you] 25 March 2014, on CBC\n*[http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/windows-xp-holdouts-vulnerable-to-hackers-1.2532609 Windows XP holdouts vulnerable to hackers] - CBC article\n*[http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/wrongms.htm What's wrong with Microsoft?] by Dominic Humphries\n*[http://www.itworld.com/security/440707/russian-cybercrime-group-compromised-half-million-computers Russian cybercrime group compromised half a million computers] Article that shows an example of why users should not still be using Windows XP or Internet Explorer, 7 October 2014\n*[http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596157630.do Windows 7 Annoyances] by David Karp, a book that details the limitations of the various versions of Windows 7 and offers advice on how to make the operating system more secure and perform better.\n*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/ubuntu-can-play-games-replace-windows-questions Can Ubuntu\u2026? \u2014 4 Questions New Users Ask] by Joey-Elijah Sneddon on OMG Ubuntu\n*[http://www.gizmag.com/windows-xp-support-end-options/31218/ Windows XP support ends April 8: What are your options?] on Gizmag\n*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/windows-xp-users-may-switch-linux 11 Percent of Windows XP Users Will Switch to Linux, Survey Claims], OMG Ubuntu, 21 February 2014\n*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/four-reasons-why-windows-xp-users-should-switch-to-lubuntu-this-april Windows XP User? Here\u2019s 4 Reasons to Switch to Lubuntu This April] By Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu\n*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html 3 easy Linux alternatives for Windows XP refugees who don't want a new PC] on PC World\n*[https://www.howtogeek.com/392976/what-it-means-when-microsoft-stops-supporting-your-version-of-windows/ What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows] - on How-To-Geek\n\n[[Category:Computer Help]]\n[[Category: Windows]]\n[[Category:Privacy and Security]]"
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