__/ [ Colin Wilson ] on Sunday 16 July 2006 11:24 \__
>> > As you may know, Microsoft has ended its support for Windows 98.
>> This may seem acceptable for some, but these machines are being hijacked
>> and are joined to form botnets.
>
> Win98 is probably more secure now than XP - it has attained security
> through obscurity.
>
> As long as someone with two brain cells configures a firewall and AV
> program, its probably as solid as you're likely to get without a shift
> to *nix.
But this does not quite address the issue. Windows PC's are being hijacked
and cause damage even to those who never set their hands on Microsoft
software. Shouldn't someone be held liable?
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