05-02-2004, 10:51 PM
MEAT,May 2 2004, 03:20 AM Wrote:Until someone or some entity takes it upon their shoulders to inform ALL computer users about how to protect their computers from nasties, should the ignorant really be at fault?The fact that you are ignorant of risks does not change the reality that risks exist.
When I go to buy chicken at the grocery store, should the clerk always inform me about salmonela poisoning? When I stop for gas, should the cashier remind me how flamable gas is before I drive away? When I sell someone a computer, should I be required to inform them of every virus known to man, and how to protect themselves from them all?
Microsoft should do a better job of designing and protecting their systems... right. So microsoft is now responsible for ensuring their system is secure enough to stop the thousands and thousands of hackers around the world. Sorry, but I don't buy that.
All it takes is a single question to a friend, relative, or even a sales associate (providing you can find one you can trust ;) ), asking about some simple steps on how to protect your system. Ignorance is not an excuse to hoist this responsability onto microsoft.
gekko
ps by the way, I'm a mac user who thinks microsoft is stupid :)
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