Actually, there is memory in the ethernet switch. But, like a G-3-5
Mac, it does not have the correct library files for the virus to do any
damage. Jonas, take a pill, dude. EVERYONE who has responded to your
question so far, including me, has answered the question you asked. You
may not have understood what they said. That isn't their fault. Since
you didn't see fit to explain what the infected computer was, we assume
it is a windows pc. Just because Mac now uses Intel chips does not mean
they are at risk of windows directed viruses. It is the operating
system which is the key component in the equation. The only computers
at risk on your network will be windows pcs. Nothing else. Relax. I
think this issue has been discussed on this forum every two or three
months so this is not the first time we have talked about this. Be at
peace, people. Dennis in Victoria
Christopher Clarke wrote:
Okay Okay... Calm Down. By the looks of things youre obviously uneducated when
it comes to computers and shouldnt be attempting any kind of virus removal.
The Ethernet connection CANNOT store anything, its like saying the a virus could be transfered
through the Telephone. Ethernet is similar, it is only a wire, and no data can "live"
inside it. Ethernet Networks ARE NOT STORAGE DEVICES and THERE IS NO WAY for the virus to remain
"in" a cable. A computer virus and a human virus are 100% different things. Totally
different. Its like comparing a Car and a Wet Fish - totally pointless.
Chris.
On 26 Feb 2010, at 18:43, Jonas Lopez wrote:
If that is wrong, please educate me.... Well at the risk of madness, that is
NOT THE QUESTION let alone the answer!!!!
Will a suspected infection virus be able to enter my Ethernet connection - notice this does NOT ask the question of entering the other box, just the Ethernet connection - keeping in mind the reasoning here: since Ethernet IS THE SAME FOR ALL MACHINES, and IF I happen to be so un lucky as to have one of them on the suspected machine, it could go into my Ethernet via this connection - this is the question?
We would all hope it would not find fertile ground in this Mac, since it does
not have Intel processors, so it should be dead on arrival in my machine.
It is based upon my study of biology and all them bugs we call viruses.
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--- On Fri, 2/26/10, Gordon Stevens <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Gordon Stevens <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Question of contamination: virus defense, safety
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 9:51 AM
At the risk of displaying my absolute
ignorance, I would say that Macs with G3, G4 or G5 cpus are
VERY low risk of virus. Most virus programs run on
Intel processors and live in DOS/Windows environments.
Most virus programs are tiny and so not very smart.
Thus they probably won't be a problem for you.
If that is wrong, please educate me.
On Feb 26, 2010, at 11:05 AM, Jonas Lopez wrote:
Question of contamination: virus defense, safety
I have been asked to take a look at a computer that is
suspected to have a virus problem. Obviously, if there is no
intercourse between this computer and my Mac G4, then no
potential issues would exist and I have safety to take a
look see.
BUT, suppose I connect the Mac and the questionable
computer to the same Ethernet connection for access to the
internet! Is there any defense for the ethernet connection
or is this just a foolish question of potential
contamination?
QUESTION: Do I run any risk to my Mac and or the house
ethernet with this possible connection that provides an
access point for a virus of unknown existence and threat?
Thanks.
JML
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