98 school network compromised by XP??

[Steph]

I purchased a laptop last year and have been bringing it
to school where I am the librarian and accesssing the
school network with my username and password. Recently,
the school created a policy that says that no non school
systems may be used to access the network. They maintain
that XP has additional capabilities that compromise the
security of our 98 system. When I log on, I don't have
additional access beyond what my password allows. Are
they correct? I maintain my firewall and virus
protection. Because I provide internet resources and
technology curriculum integration for my staff, using my
own system saves me from constantly transferring
resources via email. I meet with the tech coordinator and
superintendent tomorrow and need some ammunition.

[Nicholas]

The security question is not an issue with Windows XP, its with the lack
of security with Windows 98. That's why your system administrator has
concerns. Taking measures in your own hands and disregarding the policy
could be detrimental to your career.

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Nicholas

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"Steph" > wrote in message:
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| I purchased a laptop last year and have been bringing it=20
| to school where I am the librarian and accesssing the=20
| school network with my username and password. Recently,=20
| the school created a policy that says that no non school=20
| systems may be used to access the network. They maintain=20
| that XP has additional capabilities that compromise the=20
| security of our 98 system. When I log on, I don't have=20
| additional access beyond what my password allows. Are=20
| they correct? I maintain my firewall and virus=20
| protection. Because I provide internet resources and=20
| technology curriculum integration for my staff, using my=20
| own system saves me from constantly transferring=20
| resources via email. I meet with the tech coordinator and=20
| superintendent tomorrow and need some ammunition.