On 13/03/06, Daniel Bauer <linux@daniel-bauer.com> wrote:
However, on Win I "installed" a rootkit once just by inserting an *legally bought* Sony-Music-CD (last time in my life, I bought a music CD!) - and I have no idea if something like that could happen with Linux, too, because big companies absolutely do not respect my privacy and have a lot of criminal energy and resources, for sure...
Yes, this was the subject of a rather embarassing press hounding for Sony.
I have never run a anti-virus program on Windows, because I thought this is only money-making. As I did not use Outlook, but Eudora, turned html-view and automatic downloading off and only opened attachements I knew what they are.
Ah, not good. You will sooner rather than later get a virus on a Windows tin this way. There are just too many vulnerabilities inherent in the Microsoft operating system. You do not need to be running e-mail or a browser to get infected - with Windows. One of the latest was transmitted via MS Media Player (I don't know the full details). If you have to use MS Windows then try the free A/V software from www.grisoft.com (AVG anti virus). -- ============================================== I am only human, please forgive me if I make a mistake it is not deliberate. ============================================== Xmas may be over but, PLEASE DON'T drink and drive you'll make it to the next one that way. Kevan Farmer Linux user #373362 Cheslyn Hay Staffordshire WS6 7HR