Re: PC NeWBie question re: USB peripherals and security

Shenan: You are correct. The IPod does not require software to charge.

Tom
"Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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: It is more likely that the iPod doesn't require any special software and
the
: phone does. Many new phones require certain drivers be installed
(software
: even) to regulate the power from the USB port to the phone or the phone
just
: won't charge. Yours may be one of them.
:
: Technically - I don't suggest you ever connect anything to a public
computer
: with your data on it. And anything you do connect to the public
computer -
: I would be extra careful connecting it to your computer at a later date.
:
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