Hi :)
I think it is a legitmate concern especially if you only have one machine to
look after and therefore can't afford to do any experimentation with using
different antivirus programs.
I was hoping that the chap would download the Windows version on a GnuLinux
box and then run an
Well, to be technical, it should be viruses in English, although
virii or viri is (or used to be) common in computer and early
internet circles. Virae, virusen, viru... viri... vi... nasty
things and other forms are used, either in jest or self-recognition
of one's lack of complete linguistic
On Sat, 13 Jul 2013, Paul wrote:
Well, to be technical, it should be viruses in English, although
virii or viri is (or used to be) common in computer and early
internet circles. Virae, virusen, viru... viri... vi... nasty
things and other forms are used, either in jest or self-recognition
of
Hi :)
Sure, a Windows virus could theoretically sit on a GnuLinux platform just as
it could sit on any other platform. The difference is that it can't knock-out
the anti-malware defences of the GnuLinux system. Also it can't run or
replicate itself or infect other files on the system. So at
