> > Anyone dumb enough to open attachments like this deserve
> > everything they get...
>
> I think that¹s a bit harsh considering that the ultimate
> source of the error is the software developer that refuses
> to stop producing software with these moronic security
> holes in it.
I feel com
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 b
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 t
[developer] - VerticalNet
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From: Dave Watts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 5:47 PM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: Dave's Burning Rant (WAS: virus comments)
> > Anyone dumb enough to open attachments like this deserve
> > everything they get..
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 ca
30 Million Lemmings can't be wrong
-Original Message-
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 th
a little 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
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