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Originally Posted by mikec
that's just not true. sorry.
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It's possibly true, but you have to have certain features of the operating systems enabled, etc. For example, if you have the Internet Information Services turned on in Win2000, and I think to some extent the Personal Web Server.
As long as you stay up-to-date with the Windows Updates you should okay.
A lot of bad stuff can come through instant messaging, too. Never click a link you don't expect even it is from someone you know.
I should also say that it is usually a good idea to have something between you and your internet connection. A Linksys hub or something. Something that lets you maintain a private IP address while the invulnerable network device like the switch/hub maintains the public IP address. If this is over the heads of anyone I apologize.