[NTLUG:Discuss] Anti-linux bias in the media

[Steve Baker]

Chris Cox wrote:
> Lance Simmons wrote:
> 
>> Today's Star-Telegram carried the following column by "Dr. Emilio
>> Bombay":
>>
>>     You can't run -- or hide -- from computer viruses
>>     http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/living/7936159.htm
>>
>> "Dr. Bombay" makes several ill-informed statements about GNU/Linux.

Yes - that guy knows *nothing*.  Someone specifically asks him whether
any other OS's are more secure from viruses that Windows and he takes a
whole page to say "No".   The truth (of course) is that ANY other OS is
WAY more secure than Windows...so he really couldn't be more wrong.

My favorite quote:

   "No matter which operating system you finally wind up with, you absolutely
    have to run a virus checker and keep it up to date."

- *NOT*!!

 >> I sent a note to him, but my tone was probably too sharp.  Perhaps some of
>> you who are better at being diplomatic can give him a clue.

I strongly suspect that's a waste of time.

Perhaps the Star Telegram needs to know that his column is a pile of
doggie-doo-doo ?  He claims to be a 'staff writer'.

Here is a handy link to let them know what you think:

     http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/contact_us/feedback_np1/

> Hmmm.. I can only think of ONE Dr. Bombay.
> Come to think of it, I can only recall ONE Dr. Emilio (L.) as well.
> Neither of them have great reputations (both are fictional
> characters).

Did you look at his web site?  (www.bombayinstitute.com) Geez...possibly
the most annoying place on the Internet.

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