kathryn wrote:
>But law evolves like the rest of life so maybe we'll find
>a way to improve it if we ever find a way to improve
>ourselves
Yes, we are part of the problem. What bothers me today is an
inbox full of virus messages. This is becoming a big problem and
i wonder why people are not getting mad. Why put up with software
manufactures that produce virus susceptible programs. Where are
competing (virus immune) products? It's not like this is a new
problem. Have we become a world full of sheep that are powerless
and accept all this?
Grumble.. here is my list of suggested actions:
1. If a program is virus prone, dump it.
2. Write a letter to a computer magazine
requesting software that is designed to
handle any possible virus. Also write to
the software manufacture a demand a new design
rather than continuous patches.
3. Put the blame on software manufactures
and not on the virus writers. There will
always be a few trouble makers.
4. Demand standard ascii text email and check
all email in other formats. Send all attachments
back requesting text files unless non-text is
expected.
5. Educate others about how executables creep into
email and why ascii text is safe.
6. Get ride of virus checkers. They are only
useful after a virus has hit and encourage
people to keep using bad software. Knowledge
is a better way to halt a virus.
7. Help develop a new standard for email. Possibly
require a "safe box" that handles attachments and
requires user interaction if they attempt execution.
If a user does not want any security features then
make the consequences clear.
8. When people say it is too complicated or impossible
to prevent virus attacks, ask them why some people
never get a virus.
jeff
