"cc" <scatnubbs@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> Hadron Quark wrote:
>> flatfish+++ <flatfish@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>>
>> > On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:49:19 -0700, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >> The same can be said about vulnerable operating systems that
>> >> cripple the Internet, let alone make their respective users suffer.
>> >> In this case, Web designers are being tormenented and will most
>> >> likely lose income.
>>
>> What kind of parallel Universe does Roy live in? I actually fear for his
>> sanity. It is clear he believes all this Doomsday hyperbole he is
>> spamming this NG with. It's bloody frightening - he needs help.
>>
>> Windows is on almost 99% of the worlds desktops and people use it
>> without issue day in day out.
>>
>> I used it for years with not even a single virus.
>
> People use it every day, but not every day without an issue. Roy takes
> it to one extreme with his anti-microsoft fanaticism, but you're taking
> it to the opposite end. If no one has problems with Windows, then why
No. I am not. I am saying that millions use it with no problems. That I
used it with no problems. I dont doubt there have been lots of instances
of people getting owned by trojans - it happens - especially with people
who dont configure a firewall/router & AV SW.
This is totally different from Roy and his ilk spamming us with "all
windows machines are fucked" type posts day in day out.
I'm trying to be a realist. Nothing more.
> all the virus warnings? Why all the spam? Why all the spyware/malware?
> Lots of people have lots of problems with Windows. Either they are fine
> living with it, or they don't think there is a better option. But the
> fact remains that lots of people have problems with viruses, spyware,
> and malware.
>
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