[Am-info] E-mail virus picks up speed

[felmon davis]

On Friday 03 January 2003 03:45, Erick Andrews wrote:
> , "If [...] OS was more popular, it would be attacked
>
> >just as often as Windows."
>
> Yes.  When I hear them I think inside:  "you're in denial or stupid
> or naive or immature or a moron or an asshole".  But of course, I
> don't EVER say that.  If those folks aren't open to other choices,
> conceptually, I politely move on.  What else can you do?  Maybe
> suggest giving them lessons in "soo-wave and de-boner"?  Forget it.

I don't understand the references ('soo-wave'? 'de-boner'?) but aren't 
a lot of people reluctant to consider other platforms because of the 
perceived costs?

* they have to train on a new platform
* they have to buy, install, configure and learn new software
* they may lose compatibility
* they may lose use of devices like media players, scanners, etc.
* they may have to buy a new computer

the major alternatives are MACs and Linux, and these costs vary 
depending. Linux is probably the harder sell except that the MAC 
requires a new computer. 

someone might figure it's worth bearing the costs of staying with 
Windows vs the costs of transitioning out. 

if they are savvy, they can turn off Outlook, etc., and be immune to a 
lot the newer viruses or worms which seem cut from the same pattern.

myself, I never had to make the transition away from Windows. 

F.