What is a Virus or Worm?
Briefly, they are strings of computer code designed to scramble or cause problems with your computer's software.

How do I know if I've got a Virus or Worm?
There are a variety of symptoms, which may include your computer slowing to a crawl, closing down unexpectedly, or generally acting in an erratic fashion.

What is a Firewall?
A software program, which when loaded onto your computer "masks" it from hackers. If you have a Cable or DSL internet connection, which is active 24 hours a day, a firewall is essential.

What is a Hacker?
The typical hacker is an individual who tries to gain remote access to your computer for malicious or illegal purposes. If you notice your computer's cursor moving on it's own, or files opening up on their own, it could be a hacker at work. The best solution is to always turn off your computer when not in use.

How do I recognize a Virus?
Virus's are usually sent via e-mail attachments. Typically they are sent with enticing subject headings such as "Important Microsoft Message", "Application Approved", "A Gift for You", or "I Love You" - anything which may encourage you to open the attachment. Opening the e-mail will NOT infect your system (this is simply viewing the text held on a server), it is opening the attachment within the e-mail that downloads the virus code onto your computer.

Can I get a virus other than through e-mail?
Yes, although it is rare. The recent Sasser worm masked itself as a Microsoft program. If you did not have a firewall, the worm immediately caused your computer to repeatedly close down.

How does a virus work?
Viruses take many forms. Some will destroy files, and others such as the recent "Blaster" virus, will collect e-mail addresses from your computer, and send copies of itself to other computers, using those e-mail addresses as the sending address.

Who sends viruses?
We have tracked the senders of a number of viruses through their IP address, and found that 90% of them originate in universities and colleges.

Do reputable companies send out viruses?
No, but it may well appear that they do! Using popular e-mail programmes such as Outlook, anyone can address an e-mail as if it came from someone else. If you get an e-mail with a virus attached, the sender will definitely NOT put his own address on it. Most likely, he'll use an address from a legitimate company - such as Microsoft or Paypal. On several occasions  1000inns.com has been targeted, and we know of several innkeepers who have had the same problem (no one is safe).

What it the easiest way not to get a virus / worm?
There are three things which you can do to stop most virus's from entering your computer. They are in this order:
1. Do not open attachments
2. Do not open attachments
3. Do not open attachments.
Unless you are expecting an attachment from a reputable source, don't open it. Be aware: No anti-virus program will detect all virus's. You should download upgrades to your anti-virus on a regular basis to ensure protection against each new virus.

What do I do if I get a virus?
In most cases, anti-virus software should immediately limit the extent of the virus, notify you of the infection, and quarantine infected files. At this point, you can go to the virus scan companies web site, and follow their procedures for removing the virus from your system. With Norton, the most popular virus scan manufacturer, you can download a patch, and run it to totally remove the virus you are infected with. Depending on your computer this can take from a few minutes to several hours.
Norton Symantecs virus removal tools are available at the following address (available for anyone to use free):
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html

Free Virus Scan Software:

We use Anti-Vir, a free anti-virus from Germany. Download it at:
http://www.free-av.com/

AVG Grisoft also produce a good free anti-virus. Download it at:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/lng/us/tpl/v5

Free Firewall Software:

Relax it's no big deal
Don't get paranoid about virus attacks. They are simply an inconvenience which can be overcome with a little patience, and best of all, the necessary software can be obtained for free.
 

What we are doing to
improve our clients Business
 

Top 3% of all Web Sites on the Internet:-
A Thousand Inns accommodation directory has recently been ranked by Alexa as amongst the top 3% of all web sites visited on the internet. That's pretty good, but our objective is to be within the top 1% of all sites within a year. For our valued clients this means more hits, more business, and less empty rooms.

Meta-tag Upgrades:-
Each and every listing on our site has had its tags "tweaked" for better internet relevancy.

Increase your Bookings with Free Specials*:-
Packages 1, 2, 3 and 4, are entitled to a Specials Page. You may change specials up to 4-times a year at no charge. This additional page will increase the size and relevancy of your site, producing more "hits" and helping to fill empty rooms - for free.

Free Recipe Inclusions*:-
Packages 1, 2, 3 and 4, are entitled to a free Recipes page. As with Specials (see above), the extra page on your site will increase your listings visibility on the internet, creating additional interest in your site - for free.

Free "Wedding & Honeymoon Inns" and "Romantic Getaway" Pages:-
All properties suitable for Weddings, Honeymoons or Weekend / Romantic Getaways will be listed under these pages for free.

Flights, Car Rentals & Travel Insurance:-
After reserving their accommodation, many travelers want to know the cost and availability of flights, car rentals and travel insurance. To cater to this need, we have provided the ability for clients to search for the best prices on over 60 car rental companies, and hundreds of domestic and international flights. In a random sampling of our new system, we found prices to be lower, and selection greater, than with either Expedia or Travelocity. We have also provided a similar ability for travel insurance.

Vacation Rentals Section:-
Many Innkeepers are starting to incorporate an element of self-catering accommodation in their properties. To cater to this trend we have created a "Vacation Rentals" page, showcasing this type of property.

Language Translations:-
With a single click (from the home page), our entire site can be translated into Spanish, German, Italian or French. Overseas travelers will feel more comfortable viewing you property's details in their own language.

Feature Destination Articles:-
Each month we feature different properties on our homepage. This concept is being expanded to include a "Feature Destination" page. Here's an opportunity to highlight your location for free. All clients are invite to submit a short article showcasing their region View example.

Property for Sale listings:-
All package number one clients may list their properties for sale for free, at any time during the term of their contract. This popular feature of our site is available to all other clients for just $79 until sold. View Property or Sale.

Our Listings are Hand Crafted:-
On average, we spend between 2 and 6 hours on the creation of a listing. We optimize each photograph, make your property inviting, and create a style which best suits your business.

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