Ian Stephen wrote: > My concern is that the code will execute on Windows and use this > Ext2FS to access Linux and do something nasty there. > > If my dual-boot machine is running Windows (rare, but it happens) and > something infected Windows that can read/write the Linux partitions... > couldn't that thing have its way with my Linux stuff while the penquin > is 'asleep'?
If you leave the Linux partition mounted, then yes, the virii would have access to it without a penguin on guard. I'd call this a great reason to a) unmount when not in use and b) not run dual-boot systems with virus catchers. In Harmony's Way, and In A Chord, Tom :-}) Thomas A. Condon Barbershop Bass Singer Registered Linux User #154358 Interfere not in the business of Dragons, For you are crunchy when flamed and taste good. _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc -> http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
