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Re: worms or lack thereof



"Pamela L. Gay" wrote:
The moral? It is worthwhile to compulsively update your virus scan
software and install all Windows Updates as soon as they come out.

It is beyond "worthwhile"; it is a matter of basic social
responsibility, a moral imperative. Being connected to the Internet and
in E-mail contact with others, but without up-to-date anti-virus
software, is a violation of basic information technology decency. It is
the IT equivalent of drunken driving on busy highways. The costs are
outrageous.

The authors and propagators of viruslike code *depend* upon a certain
percentage of networked users being irresponsible. Viruslike infections
as we know them would nearly disappear if everyone could be convinced to
practice the safe IT intercourse you describe.

Best wishes,

Larry

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Larry Cartwright Retired Physics Teacher
<exit60@cablespeed.com> Charlotte MI 48813 USA
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