On Thu, Nov 02, 2006 at 10:15:47AM +0100, Johannes Wiedersich wrote: > I get angry every time, I have to explain to someone that it is not true > that the computer is at risk, because of the unavailability of virus > updates as long as the computer is not connected to any network (the > reason why no updates are available) and as long as noone tempers with > 'untrusted' floppies, usb-sticks etc. [1]
The popup actually says that the computer "may be" at risk, which is true. Considering that un-updated Windows XP boxes can get a Trojan installed literally within minutes of being connected to the Internet, I don't see that as misleading. -- Carl Fink [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you attempt to fix something that isn't broken, it will be. -Bruce Tognazzini -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]