On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:51:53 -0700 Thorny <thorntreeh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >[T]> A simple answer is that Linux "virus" exist as a proof-of-concept, > >there > >> aren't any "in the wild". If you think about it, there isn't a > >> mechanism for propagation. You don't run as root do you? You can find > >> out lots more about the concept with your favourite search engine. > > > >[C] While they aren't common, certainly relative to those that infect > > Windows systems, I'm not sure that "there aren't any "in the wild"" is > > completely correct: > > > > Perhaps a question of semantics. I don't actually see any indication in > that article from 2000 that indicates an "in the wild" condition. In > addition, you have to run it. I understand your post for discussion but I I suppose you're right about this. > don't think you want to suggest to this person that a virus is actually > causing the problem being discussed. I did not meant to imply that; as you note, I was digressing. Celejar -- mailmin.sourceforge.net - remote access via secure (OpenPGP) email ssuds.sourceforge.net - A Simple Sudoku Solver and Generator -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
