I doubt SCO wrote this virus. It is more likely someone from the Open Source community or a sympathizer.
Due to the nature of this virus, what it exploits, and how it spreads, I would venture a guess that the author is quite proficient in Visual Basic, Windows API's, and the Registry of Microsoft OSes. Therefore, I doubt it was anyone in the Open Source Community, but rather, one who has made a career developing on a Microsoft platform.
In other words Bruce, get a life and quit blaming SCO for every blasted thing that happens.
Nowhere in his statement does Mr. Perens explicitly state, "SCO did it!". But he does point out that whoever did it is probably out to make the Open Source Community look bad,<nobr> <wbr></nobr>.i.e., to make it look like someone in the Open Source Community is responsible. This is why Mr. Perens is openly denouncing the virus and encouraging all members of Open Source Community to do likewise.
It just shows that the Open Source community and their leaders are just as good at spewing FUD and misinformation as anyone else.
Funny you should say this... judging by the position you take in your posts, you seem to be a Microsoft proponent. One thing you can't say about the Open Source Community is that they sling FUD. They deal openly with facts. I have yet to see anything come from Redmond, WA, or Lindon, UT, that is based on actual fact (unless, of course, it's a "paid for" study).
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Posted by: MrWinston on January 28, 2004 09:30 AMDue to the nature of this virus, what it exploits, and how it spreads, I would venture a guess that the author is quite proficient in Visual Basic, Windows API's, and the Registry of Microsoft OSes. Therefore, I doubt it was anyone in the Open Source Community, but rather, one who has made a career developing on a Microsoft platform.
In other words Bruce, get a life and quit blaming SCO for every blasted thing that happens.
Nowhere in his statement does Mr. Perens explicitly state, "SCO did it!". But he does point out that whoever did it is probably out to make the Open Source Community look bad,<nobr> <wbr></nobr>.i.e., to make it look like someone in the Open Source Community is responsible. This is why Mr. Perens is openly denouncing the virus and encouraging all members of Open Source Community to do likewise.
It just shows that the Open Source community and their leaders are just as good at spewing FUD and misinformation as anyone else.
Funny you should say this... judging by the position you take in your posts, you seem to be a Microsoft proponent. One thing you can't say about the Open Source Community is that they sling FUD. They deal openly with facts. I have yet to see anything come from Redmond, WA, or Lindon, UT, that is based on actual fact (unless, of course, it's a "paid for" study).
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