Klarinet Archive - Posting 000452.txt from 2005/04

From: rob <roomberg@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Paypal Messages STEAL THIS CAR
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 17:45:25 -0400

Yes ...absolutely ..there are exploits and holes in Linux BUT for the
most part you
are safe and free of the constant bombardment of microsoft windows
outlook and explorer
driven viruses.
I have used the same Linux PCs for email here for the last 10 years.
YES TEN.
Ten years and NEVER had to rebuild a virus eaten Linux PC while at the
same time
my wife and kids have been down for viruses and adware hassles on a
regular basis with complete loss of
data, school work, and term papers.
They email to ME from their windows PCs and I keep their homework in my
email inbox and when they lose
everything on the windows PC , the Linux box is the archive backup.

When you get a problem on a Linux PC you get help to fix it for free but
you pay again and again and again
for microsoft , for the system, for the software, for the antivirus
software, for the technical help.

so

what I am suggesting is that you seriously consider using a Linux PC for
all your web needs instead of putting up with microsoft fiascos.

Do you lock your doors in your car when you go to the mall?
Think of it like this. Running windows is like leaving your keys in your
car at the mall, with the doors unlocked
and engine running.
Linux is more like a locked car. Bad guys can break in but they need to
work on it a lot more that you leaving the
door open, engine running , and a big sign that says "STEAL THIS CAR".

I'm a musician for the fun of it.
I like to record on the PC and play ensemble music.

I was a computer progammer for 20 years till retired.
I've seen it all.
Now that we do have something better than microsoft and for free, I
thought sharing would be the right thing to do.

Considering that every one of you that runs microsoft is CONSTANTLY
SHARING virus laden email
and sometimes you don't even know it.

Some viruses are written in Visual Basic.
The code is actually VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code associated
with the "document.open" method. You can see the code by going into the
Visual Basic editor.
This is the case with the Malissa virus.

Linux does not know how to run Visual Basic.
Its back to that I don't know Russion so I don't understand Russian.
Same thing with scores of viruses written for windows PCs so if you run
Linux you are never affected by those attacks.

Its up to you to figure out how to make your life better.
I use Linux and suggest you do also.

Rob

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