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MMM-A · 08-15-2003, 01:24 PM

I generally keep up-to-date.

However, since Mickey$oft has made some klunkers in the past, I ususally depend on computer security websites' blessing of/urging to get the patches before I get them.

I wasn't affected by the 'blaster' thing. But, frankly, I don't leave my machine open to the 'Net on ports 135-139 anyway.

Furthermore, with all the advance warning, anyone who has a clue and *did* get infected deserved it

Those who don't really have a clue (your Aunt Millie who as a computer only to trade pics of the grandkids and recipes via email, for example) can't be blamed for anything except for not having a niece or nephew who'll make sure Auntie has a good virus scanner with automatic updates.

(Anyone feel guilty enough to call Auntie now?)

Postscipt:

My neighbor - who has about 1/4 of a clue - did get the blaster thing. He called over 'cause the machine was doing weird things. I was able to get him cleaned up (in exchange for a few beers!)

08-15-2003, 01:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
MMM-A Upright	I generally keep up-to-date. However, since Mickey$oft has made some klunkers in the past, I ususally depend on computer security websites' blessing of/urging to get the patches before I get them. I wasn't affected by the 'blaster' thing. But, frankly, I don't leave my machine open to the 'Net on ports 135-139 anyway. Furthermore, with all the advance warning, anyone who has a clue and did get infected deserved it Those who don't really have a clue (your Aunt Millie who as a computer only to trade pics of the grandkids and recipes via email, for example) can't be blamed for anything except for not having a niece or nephew who'll make sure Auntie has a good virus scanner with automatic updates. (Anyone feel guilty enough to call Auntie now?) Postscipt: My neighbor - who has about 1/4 of a clue - did get the blaster thing. He called over 'cause the machine was doing weird things. I was able to get him cleaned up (in exchange for a few beers!) Last edited by MMM-A; 08-15-2003 at 01:32 PM..