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Re: [OT] I think I have a virus

• Posted by "Unkmar" <L3Euphoria at bellsouth.net> Aug 18, 2004
• 498 views

----- Original Message -----
From: "irv mullins" <guest at RapidEuphoria.com>
To: <EUforum at topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:06 PM
Subject: RE: [OT] I think I have a virus


>
>
> posted by: irv mullins <irvm at ellijay.com>
>
> Greg Haberek wrote:
> >
> > Ok, I totally foobar-ed my computer. I did what was mentioned above, and
> > when I restarted and logged on, Windows logged me right off. I tried
> > logging in as Administrator, same thing. So I booted into Safe Mode and
> > removed all the settings, restarted, same problem. I'm posting this from
> > my laptop. (mmmmm.... Fedora :) If it weren't for the homework I need to
> > do in VB, and the programs people want me to write *in Windows* I'd
> > strip down that hard drive and install Fedora Core 2.
> >
> > Grrrr.... Stupid Spyware....
>
> There's an article on Slashdot.org about that right now.
> Essentially, it says that after you format your disk and re-install
> Windows, you have an average of 20 seconds online before you are hit with
> some kind of exploit. Since it takes way longer than 20 seconds to
> get and install all the Microsoft updates which are supposed to protect
you
> from such things, it seems like a lost cause.
> Maybe order SP2 on CD from Microsoft?
>
> Irv
>


Irv, you get on my nerve
I agree that linux is great
but that don't mean Windows is crap.

Ever heard of a router and firewall.
That should greatly increase that supposed 20sec time frame.
Besides, I think that is an exaggeration.  But what do I know.

You appear to tell tall tales to sale linux.
Your view is that Windows is minnow and that linux is
the 120lb Bass.
Your view is that Windows is only good for discussion
and linux is the only way to go.
Your tales state that linux is the white knight in shining
armour and that Windows is the evil lord that deligates
many black knights out to fight.

    unkmar