I don't usually, but... 10052

Kelsey Bjarnason

Sure, you have to make it executable, but do you honestly believe that people won't do it?

Once again, users will take the extra step to make an attachment executable. They will screw themselves with Linux too if it ever gets a large enough user base to attract the malware writers.

I have never had an email attachment do anything on my XP machine unless I chose to do it.

I am not getting infected so it is a user problem. Yes, it is too easy for careless people to screw themselves, but it isn't that difficult to use a little common sense have no problems with Windows.

No, it gets hosed when people do stupid things. I don't have problems with my registry. My system runs fast, my AV software is set to delete anything that has a virus. I just check my logs and nothing has been found. I run an antispyware app once in a while and the only thing it occasionally finds is a few cookies. It is easy to have a malware free system. Once again, ease of use has nothing to do with malware.

It doesn't need constant hand holding. Those apps take care of themselves.

You can't "just use Linux" for many things. I can't just use it with my scanner, printer, digital camera or MP3 player. Go install MythTV and tell me how easy it is to use. Compare the install instructions for programs that are available for both Windows and Linux and tell me which is easier.

I see you snipped the part about the download you claimed hosed the Windows system. I will include it here so we can see what you are trying to hide:

I knew you were just making it up. What a liar! You got called on your FUD and you didn't even have the balls to include it in your response. Typical COLAnut tactic. Make wild claims and then crawl back under your rock when your lies are exposed.