On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:00:17 +0000, JoeSpareBedroom wrote:


The virii got into the computer because the user didn't properly
maintain and configure his/her antivirus software.

Or because MS didn't properly secure their software. It's a circular
argument. You buy the latest and greatest operating system, then buy the
latest and greatest anti-virus and spy-killing software. It's a scam,
and you end up paying. gratuitous plug I haven't used any anti-virus
or any anti-spyware in about ten years, and I haven't had any problems,
but then, I use Linux. Oh, and it's free. /gratuitous plug