Yes Jen that is correct. We run on Linux software here at home (compatible with netscape and Eudora but I use Kmail) and we NEVER have virus issues... ever!
Jodie On Monday 14 October 2002 19:27, Jennifer Semple wrote: > Hello all, > > Just wanted to pass on something that I've heard from a few different > techie-types now. > > They say that most viruses (is that how you spell it?!) are geared > toward Microsoft & affecting as many users as possible. Therefore, you > can avoid being affected by a lot of the viruses if you use an email > program other than Microsoft Outlook or the other common one is > Netscape Messenger. Other options would be Eudora (what I use), Opera, > or web-based email programs like Yahoo or Hotmail. > > I think you can be infected by a virus on any email program if you open > an attachment, but for something like Bugbear that didn't have an > attachment not using Outlook was what saved me. > > I don't know much about computers, so I may have completely > misunderstood. Does anyone know anything about this? For you guys > that have become infected w/ a virus, what email program do you use? > > FYI, I think Eudora & Opera are available for free on the net. Just > doo a Google search. > > Cheers, Jen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
