On Thu, December 29, 2005 14:02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > A virus capable of attacking OS X causing hardware damage is a moot > point for some Powerbook owners. It seems Apple's combination of OS X > 10.3.x (and later) operating system updates and the Powerbook main logic > board don't mix well. Here is an article from The Inquirer: > > <http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=28601> > > Just a little wrinkle in the otherwise impervious theorem that a virus > can not cause damage to hardware.
Saw that one. Looking at the site the Register article links to, the claims of hardware damage is speculation. My guess is that one of the updates changes some setting in the firmware. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
