The point raised by Dennis is extremely relevant to this thread. The exception of course is Linux which runs on the PowerPC or Cell architecture. Only in that environment would Linux executables have no effect as the infecting executables are designed for Linux and Windows running on Intel compatibles and utilize specific functions, register processing and calls to the Intel and compatible processor.
Keeping in mind that there are emulators of all kinds, including even a Linux emulator which functions within Windows, all of them share one characteristic, they either run on Intel or emulate Intel. All of these are susceptible to these infections and other malware. This is a pretty monstrous headache for the current computer system marketplace which seems to function nearly entirely by relying on one processor. I can hear the overwhelming sigh from many experts repeating to themselves regarding this predicament, "I told them... long ago". To which the only response now is, "Oh well..." The solution which Bill Maidment recommended earlier in this thread may be the only reasonable approach for users of Intel systems to implement. If I was using an Intel system I'd have to agree with him, better safe "than scorched." All the best... On Jan 20, 2008 6:46 PM, Sarocet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dennis Peterson wrote: > > Nobody has actually tested the files to see if they are Windows > executables that I've > > seen. It is entirely possible they could be Linux executables. File > extensions don't > > mean much on a Linux system but it seems from this thread a great way to > pass around > > Linux viruses is to tack on a .exe extension and a lot of people will > ignore them to > > their great peril. > > > > dp > Well, if you ignore the file i don't see how it's going to run. > Moreover, it's less likely you will write ./Foo.exe as > you're already assuming by the extension that it wouldn't work, so why > do it? > _______________________________________________ > Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: visit http://wiki.clamav.net > http://lurker.clamav.net/list/clamav-users.html > _______________________________________________ Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: visit http://wiki.clamav.net http://lurker.clamav.net/list/clamav-users.html
