On Tue, 27 Jan 2004, Michael Havens wrote:

>
> Do you realize that we can use any new virus that comes along as a springboard
> for linux? Whenever I get a message with an attachment I send them back this
> message:
>
> 	Thanks for sending me the new virus.
> 	I don't run Windows so this new virus does not bother me at all. If you are
> 	interested in an operating system that is impervious to almost any virus
> 	learn about Linux.


Actually, many new virii (including the recent few) spoof their 'from'
addresses. The "From:" line in the email does *not* indiciate the person
who sent it. Thus, sending this reply would not be of any value - the
"sender" may not be infected at all. In fact, the "sender" may well even
be running Linux themselves.

~Jay

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