> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:owner-scots-l@;argyll.wisemagic.com]On Behalf Of Toby Rider > Sent: 17 October 2002 23:09 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [scots-l] I've got the virus too - perhaps I can help. > > > Janice Chan wrote: > > > > Philip Whittaker wrote: > > > > > >>I have emailed them, to try and find out whether they have the virus or > >>have taken any precautions. I can do this withour worry - one > advantage of > >>using one of the less common operating systems > >> > >>Philip > > > > > > Since this is likely the "Bugbear" worm, I too am unaffected as it only > > affects the Windows operating system. > > > Most viruses are inert on Linux & Solaris as well. Ah the joys of > existing in an environment free from the influence of Bill Gates & his > evil geniuses :-)
Most (but not all) viruses are inert on Unix-type systems simply because they were written to attack Windows. This is not due to any inherent security defects in Windows, but is simply because Windows is the most popular OS. If Unix was as popular as Windows, there would be just as many Unix viruses about. Now can we get back on topic ... Regards, Ted Posted to Scots-L - The Traditional Scottish Music & Culture List - To subscribe/unsubscribe, point your browser to: http://www.tullochgorm.com/lists.html
