On Sunday 10 September 2006 09:07, James Knott wrote: > One is there are many fundamental flaws in Windows that allow a > virus to > infect a system. Windows was originally created with no concept of > security or process protection. Add to that some incredibly stupid > decisions, such as embedding the browser in the OS mean that the > system is wide open to malware. Incidentally, IE was embedded in > the OS, so that MS could claim in court that they couldn't remove > IE, without crippling Windows. Further many Windows users run as > Admin, simply because a) they don't know better and b) they often > have to, to do certain things, such as install apps. Also, some > apps require the user to have admin rights. This means that when a > virus runs, it has full access to the entire system.
Actually the decisions were incredibly smart because they secured their hold on the mass of people who don't know any better and don't care. Those same people will just go buy all the other software to try to secure the system. Microsoft has a very good marketing campaign I just don't agree with their deceptive procedures behind it and I don't like their software. I stopped using their software 4 years ago and won't go back to it. I like Linux too much! Here is my take on the MS stuff http://www.jlgates.com -- Jack Gates http://www.morningstarcom.net --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
