[NTLUG:Discuss] information about viruses

terry kj5zr at yahoo.com
Thu Oct 9 21:31:55 CDT 2003



JR Newsletters wrote:
> terry wrote:
> 
>> I've also spoken with very knowledgeable MS people that believe the 
>> threat  for Linux is here and now.  I've expressed my skepticism, but 
>> have no real evidence - either way.
> 
> 
> IMO, Very few MS people, even the knowledgeable MS/MSCE ones, understand 
> how any other Operating System works.  It always amazes me why people 
> seem to think that they will get reliable and/or unbiased expert 
> information about Unix (or any MS competitor Operating System) from 
> people whose only backgrounds/incomes are in MS Systems.
> 
>> Or are any of you using anti virus software?
> 
> 
> 1.  I've been experimenting with Clamavis (Clam anti-virus) even though 
> I keep being reminded about how it is a research project.
> 
> 2.  So far, the 'renattach' script that I run has been extremely 
> effective in preventing trojans from doing anything when slipped into my 
> E-mails.
> 
> 
> 
I'd like to see your script, if you don't mind.  You can email me direct 
if you like.




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