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RE: [OT] I think I have a virus

• Posted by irv mullins <irvm at ellijay.com> Aug 18, 2004
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Greg Haberek wrote:

> The problem of constantly upgrading software isn't to fix existing 
> 'undocumented issues' (as Mr. Gates likes to put it) but to add new 
> 'features' which open up security flaws and ultimately kill the speed 
> and reliability of the app on slower, older systems. Like my dad always 
> said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I know I'm still using 
> utilities on Linux that are years old and work great.

I can certainly understand the need to add new "features" to apps, 
otherwise why would anyone buy new copies of software they already own 
(or have 'borrowed':) But frankly, Windows itself doesn't fall into 
that category. AFAIK, very few people go out and buy a copy of XP or 
whatever, they just wait until they need a new pc, which comes with 
it already installed.

What I don't understand is why Microsoft added so many ways for others 
to get access to your computer. Was it a misguided attempt to make 
software updates 'foolproof'? Or a way to detect unlicensed software, 
or a way for Microsoft to track peoples' browsing habits,
or perhaps something demanded by the government? 

Probably a good case could be made for all of the above.

Irv