On Monday 20 October 2003 06:34 pm, Charlie M. wrote:
> October 20, 2003 04:11 pm, Jack Coates wrote:
> <snip>
>
> > > > > http://www.virusbtn.com/news/latest_news/granneman.xml
> > >
> > > As my maternal grandfather was wont to say "Never underestimate the
> > > power of human stupidity. Especially in large groups." <insert maniacal
> > > laughter>
> >
> > What a smart man. Reminds me of one of my favorites, "never attribute to
> > malice that which can be explained by stupidity."
>
> I knew I had heard another appropriate aphorism somewhere, thanks.
>
> > > I wonder if he thinks he's being "cool" by calling users "wet ware." If
> > > he thinks he's a wit he's (maybe) half right.
> >
> > Ah give him a break, he's probably fifteen and just read his first Rudy
> > Rucker :-)
>
> You're quite likely correct Jack.
>
> OK, I'll bite; Rudy Rucker? Never mind, I Googled it, I'll figure it out.
>
> Charlie

Before flaming me read my signature. 
 
Sorry to spoil that bashing of the writer, but he makes a valid point. It is 
not an OS, it is user who use it. 99.9999% of windblows viruses are based on 
the social engineering in addition to software flow.   

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