Patch for 'cross-platform' virus
Published Wednesday, April 19, 2006 by Technology Monster.| The main man behind Linux has fixed for a bug that was stopping a "computer virus" from working. It just alters files on both Linux and Windows, a trick that has been demonstrated previously. And careful analysis of the "concept code" revealed a bug in the Linux kernel, which Linus promptly fixed. In theory, the code could enable someone to create a cross-platform computer virus - one that infects both Linux and Windows. |
Software Piracy, A Win-Win For China And Microsoft
Published Tuesday, April 18, 2006 by Technology Monster.| Not only does software piracy probably not hurt their economy, it doesn't necessarily hurt the software companies, like Microsoft. Companies using Windows, legitimately or not, are more likely to buy the software in the future, buy other Microsoft products, and help hold competitors at bay. While Microsoft has talked a tough game, taking a hardline anti-piracy stance, they've actually been pretty good about not being too aggressive, knowing that they could drive users to rival platforms. |