Consensus opinion required - was 'more worms'

Wed May 15 19:40:02 EDT 2002

The only anti-virus software that I'm aware of for Unix systems is meant 
to be run on mail-servers in order to cleanse all email messages of 
viruses 
thereby protecting *windows* systems that might be connected to the 
local network.

          Bill

On Wed, 15 May 2002, 'Georgina' wrote:

> Hi
> 
> Well I believe that GNU/Linux is becoming more popular as developers
> such as those with Redhat and Mandrake with their superb installers,
> will attract the attention of hackers who wish to be destructive to
> write viruses that can infect Unix type systems.  Perhaps the antivirus
> software producers are just using psychology but over the past year,
> they're producing their products to run under Unix type systems and more
> have appeared on the market.
>  
> I understand that the structure is suposed to be more solid but that's
> no reason to be complacent.  If someone wants to get in they will do so.
> 
> Gena
> 
> 
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> >On Tue, 14 May 2002, 'Georgina' wrote:
> >
> >> There's an implication that GNU/Linux users are enjoying
> >> the vulnerability of Windows users being infected with a virus
> >Yep, I'm one of those and make no apologies for it.
> >
> >> but I can assure anyone it is not a laughing matter.  Because such
> >> matters are likely to be an issue for GNU/Linux users in the future.  
> >> then it will be the Window's users who will be laughing.
> >Please explain how you envision this unfolding.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >          Bill in Denver
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