Comments on: The Ultimate Hacker Prevention Guide

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By: Sean Carlos

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By: DazzlinDonna

DazzlinDonna — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:44:39 +0000

I think you may be over-reacting to the bad reports you’ve heard. Lots of people have had no problems with 2.5 and I for one, love it. So, I wouldn’t worry so much if I were you. Just follow the instructions above and you’ll probably be fine. (If not, I take no responsibility, LOL).

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:59:19 +0000

Bravo! Awesome response LOL

How are you with plugins? Out of ALL the bad I’ve heard, that may be my primary issue.

By: DazzlinDonna

DazzlinDonna — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:45:05 +0000

I’d rather be at your beck and call for upgrade issues than at your beck and call for hacker issues.

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:30:48 +0000

I get it, I do, but ya know 2.3.3 was that last stable secure release before the abomination they call 2.5-2.5.1 so I figured I’d stick for a bit.

However, if you agree to be at my beck and call for the issues I KNOW I will be having, I’d gladly upgrade today

By: DazzlinDonna

DazzlinDonna — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:32:54 +0000

Yes, Dennis, everything should work fine for 2.3.3. And if that’s the version you’re still using, please upgrade ASAP or you might be the next victim.