Re: Posting formats (OT)

[Paul Fox <pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > Please note that all email programs are vulnerable to viruses.  In other
 > words, not using MS software is not going to keep you from getting viruses
 > (there are actually far more Unix viruses than Windows viruses, for
 > instance).

no, i don't think that's true.  in fact, i _know_ that's not true.

 > Bob's response is right on the money - there is no substitute for common
 > sense and good anti-virus software.

for instance, i've never heard of an anti-virus program for unix.  why
do you suppose that is?

the MS problem is that in trying to enable "integration features" for
good purposes, they also enable them for bad purposes.  and since most
people don't know how to enable/disable those features, and they're enabled
by default, they end up with vulnerable systems.  systems and programs
shouldn't ship or install with vulnerabilities exposed by default.

paul
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  paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 25.9 degrees)
  'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601

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