2010-10-05
Danny Burstein asks an interesting quest ...
Danny Burstein asks an interesting question in comp.risks:And once again we're treated to a malware warning, make that a near hysterical warning (especially the way it was covered by the mass media) which leaves out a key point, namely which computer operating systems and software packages are potentially affected.An interesting question. You don't hear mainstream news telling another microsoft windows virus is doing the rounds.When there's a safety concern with cars, there's no reluctance in publicizing the brand name. Even when the company is a major advertiser.
Why do we see so much hesitation in computer issues?AdB once had a very good idea, putting warnings on windows software boxes just like on cigarette boxes:
If only certain other packaging had to devote half the front panel to a huge black-and-white ``WINDOWS BOTNETS''. Sure, verbification weirds language, but given that the remaining space is being given over to M$'s marketing department, it should fit right in.