MANAGER@JHUIGF.BITNET (08/02/89)
Barry D. Hassler <hassler@nap1.arpa> writes: >Pardon me for my opinions (and lack of expertise in viral control), but I >think these types of products are dangerous to the purchaser, while most >likely being especially profitable for the seller. I just saw a copy of >this floating around to some senior management-types after being forwarded >several times, and dug up this copy to bounce my two cents off. >First of all, I don't see any method which can be guaranteed to protect >against all viruses (of course the "when programmed to your requirements" >pretty well covers all bases, doesn't it?). Naturally, specific viruses or >methods of attach can be covered with various types of watchdog >software/hardware, but I don't think it is possible to cover all the >avenues in any way. Barry, I think it was supposed to be a joke. I mean, the company president's name was Rick (or Dick) Cummings... Think about it. It's even better than that thing by Mike RoChanle (Micro Channel). Remember that? Damian Hammontree System Programmer, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MANAGER @ JHUIGF Disclaimer: I wouldn't be suprised if it was on the level and I'm wrong about this, but I don't think so.... 8^)