From: zac [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This would be a valid comment if most people were aware of the problems that
exist hidden in their email client.
They aren't.
a co-worker just hit a case of this very thing. At one of his jobs, he
maintains software for a small firm. He gets a call in the
haha'at minimum and adequate computer user'.
I have been doing development for 4 years (which may pale in comparison to
some, but in that time I have seen a lot).
A lot of the developers I have worked with in the past could barely install
software on their machin without messing something
Dave,
I can't argue that people want "openness" on their desktops, but I'm not
sure I can go along with the notion that they're willing to sacrifice
security. As one who lost over 700 files on my desktop to the Melissa virus
(through no fault of my own), I for one want security. I really don't
30 Million Lemmings can't be wrong
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 13 February 2001 15:29
To: CF-Talk
Subject: Re: Dave's Burning Rant (WAS: virus comments)
Dave,
I can't argue that people want "openness" on their desktop
ttle truth into
that statement?
Chris Maloney
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From: Daniel Lancelot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 9:43 AM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: Dave's Burning Rant (WAS: virus comments)
30 Million Lemmings can't be wrong
-Original Message
Dave Watts wrote:
Admittedly, the openness and interrelatedness of Microsoft Office, Outlook,
IE, and WSH make it easy to write relatively powerful viruses, the ultimate
responsibility for safe computer use, like safe driving and safe sex, lies
with the one behind the wheel.
This would be a
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