Hi Zippy Most scripters will assume that you are running Windows XP on an Intel processor, as home users tend to be ahead of the corporate world, since they simply go out and buy the lastest OS, whereas companies have to devise roll-out plans. I don't know about using a virtual windows machine, but would have thought that since the underlying OS is X and the processor is a Motorola, any intel-specific commands in the virus/hack script will not work. Other listers may be able to offer more advice. Pete
-----Original Message----- From: iMac List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of zippy Sent: Friday, 7 May 2004 3:37 AM To: iMac List Subject: Virtual PC vs hackers Hi List I recently bought Virtual PC and intend to do some internet stuff with it - email, surfing, etc.- but I am wondering if Virtual PC itself is as subject to hacker intrusions as a PC Windows computer would be. My guess OTTOMH is "no", unless I have the V-PC function on, hooked up to the internet, and allow the computer to remain idle for a time. Am I correct about that? Your input, insights and experiences would be appreciated. TIA Zippy -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com --------------------------------------------------------------- -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
