Re: virus' on the list
On Wed, Aug 27, 2003 at 12:20:55AM -0400, amg wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Being relatively new to the whole mailing-list scene I have a question
> about the linux mailing-list scene actually (actually part of a mailing
> list in my windows days).
>
> While browsing my inbox, which I only do every several days, I notice
> messages from places such as "info@winram.com" (this was recently, I
> received (or it was sent?) it: 03.08.28).
>
> I am wondering what this is. Did someone send a virus/worm/whatever to
> debian-user@lists.debian.org? Is info@winram a security company
> protecting us happy debian users from such a horrible thing? Is this a
> common thing (have seen before, but can't remember where/when)? Did
> "info@winram.com" mistakingly judge a "normal/safe" message as a threat
> to our security, and in the end, choose to inform us about the potential
> threat?
>
> I am not afraid of receiving a virus through this list (I could be
> blind to the danger I don't know about). I never open an attachment from
> anyone. I am under the impression this is a good thing. (Hint: maybe you
> could tell me otherwise :))
>
> This isn't an important question, so don't rack your brains. I am simply
> curious of what it all means.
>
> Anything on the matter would be helpful, and greately appreciated.
>
> afterthought: while on the windows mailing-list, I never received
> anything closely related to a "virus warning", which is why I ask the
> question now, instead of my pre-Linux days.
>
As we use Debian, I don't think there is the need for any company to
protect us. As far as I know, linux is immune to any virus, and that's
the main reason why I don't want to install windows on my machine.
--
Zeng Nan
Simple is Beautiful.
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