Re: Here you have
"DSC Lithuania" <dscpubl@silute.omnitel.net> wrote:
> Actually, that was a highly irresponsible thing to do. I do use Microsoft
> Outlook [..]
Actually, I think the person who sent the virus to the mailing list
did this by accident, because he used Microsoft Outlook, like you do.
> It would be nice to know if I have a new virus, considering that you may
> have sent one out.
I am afraid this is possible. Sorry.
> And as far as it goes, yes I do use protection, but there are limits to how
> good protection can be.
Considering the viruses that came up lately, I think the best
protection scheme is to stop using Outlook. I understand that for
Windows the mailing program Eudora is safer.
> I think I may have to give up linux rather than further risk
> my company's computer.
I would draw another conclusion. Tragically, you were infected via a
Linux discussion list (again, I assume and hope, that the virus
submission was an accident). However, you could equally well have been
infected by other sources (friends, who use Outlook and have your
adres in their Outlook address book). The reason that you were
infected, and most of the other participants of this list were not,
is, that you used Microsoft and Outlook. Therefore, if I were afraid
for this kind of viruses, I would choose the operating system that is
is less vulnerable (i.e. Linux)
I am sorry for the virus problems that you may currently have and wish
you good luck,
Paul Huygen.
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