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On 05/11/2010 07:05 PM, David McGlone wrote:
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<pre wrap="">Hi all, About a year ago I installed Kubuntu on my sisters computer. Today she
sent me this.....
<quote>"Hi David,
I'm having issues with Linux...I think I have a virus...
I have received 3 notices from Roadrunner in the past 3 months telling me spam
is being sent from my email address. I was told since I don't use a wireless
router that it was from a virus. The first time it happened I assumed it came
from Windows, so I downloaded a free virus protection and it did find things
and got rid of them. However, I have received another notice today...I don't
use Windows often, and I don't have a virus there. The Roadrunner tech said I
can get a virus on Linux, which I didn't think I could. If this keeps
happening they will discontinue my service. I tried to download a free virus
protection for Linux from the same place I got my one for Windows, but I can't
figure out how to run it so I deleted it...
I like Linux, however, I have decided I would rather uninstall it and just
stick with Windows. I have never had this problem with my ISP until I started
using Linux! The only thing I do on Linux is email and internet. Anytime I
type something or print something I have to use Windows. I downloaded Firefox
in Windows because I like it better than Internet Explorer.
So, can you give me step-by-step instructions to uninstall Linux so I don't
have this problem anymore. It's becoming more of a headache than it's
worth!!"</quote>
Anyone got any ideas?
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Yes, chances are there's NO VIRUS on the Linux portion of her 'puter.
However, <br>
there IS a chance that those she knows and use MickySoft are sending
her <br>
a virus now and then, and she simply passes that along to others. It
happens, and <br>
to be honest, probably with ALL of us. In addition, I have RR and have
NEVER heard <br>
of them telling anyone that they're going to cut service because of an
occasional <br>
virus! THAT is bogus! Further, I'd want EXACT proof that what I had
sent out had <br>
a virus.....the file that supposedly had it, etc., so that it could be
examined by US <br>
here to arrive at the truth.<br>
<br>
Fred<br>
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except for a few public officials." -- George Mason
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