OFF: Virus alert (genuine)

[Tom Clark]

I'd hate to start an "I hate Microsoft" thread, but I hate Microsoft!  They have
created an industry based on built in obsolescence, though their products are
good, the idea that they know that, and attempt to stifle competition makes me
want to gag.

JOHN M GRAY wrote:

> Jeez,  I really get sick of hearing people slamming MS products when
> something like this virus hits.  The only reason people direct their viruses
> at MS is that it achieves maximum impact.  If Linux or any other operating
> system were as popular as MS then they would be writing the virus for them
> and we would all be complaining how vulnerable that OS was.  Popularity
> breeds contempt and I see it on this list all the time about MS.  Get real
> people, MS has good products and has immeasurably improved the computer
> industry.   Yes, there are many companies with products better but MS
> software is overall pretty damn good.
> John
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: J. Michael Looney <bocfan at AREA51.BCGSYSTEMS.COM>
> To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
> Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 9:11 AM
> Subject: Re: OFF: Virus alert (genuine)
>
> > On Thu, 4 May 2000, Jon Browne wrote:
> >
> > > me too, on the Priory-of-Sion list.  Loads of places are down with it,
> > > Argonaut, Virgin Lineone, House Of Commons, Ministry of Defence etc.....
> >
> > Any body want the source code?
> >
> > Of course if your not running Outlook your immune to it....
> >
> > Some one tell me why Gatesware is secure again?