padgett%tccslr.dnet@uvs1.orl.mmc.com (A. Padgett Peterson) (05/03/91)
If the reports I am getting can be believed, Packard-Bell computers are
STILL being sent out and sold with virus(es) on the distribution disks.
When first reported last December, it was bad enough and I have had the
opportunity to receive some sealed distribution disks that, when opened,
did contain the MusicBug virus. For the condition to continue nearly six
months later would seem to me to be actionable.
Since the MusicBug now seems to have been replaced (or possible augmented,
they should be able to co-exist) by the Azusa on the SVGA disks is
bordering on the ridiculous but is not unique: Recently I received a set
of Video driver disks that a user brought in with his laptop labeled
CAF. These were infected by the Aircop in such a way as to indicate to
me that the disks were infected before the files were copied onto the
disk.
I am not sure what the remendy is for manufacturers who distribute viruses,
but have felt for some time that our legal system needs to get involved.
Warmly,
Padgett
(obviously, my employer may not share my opinion on this matter)