[ILUG] Off Topic

[Paul Jakma]

actually root is a really excellent mail address cause most spammers filter
it out of their lists.

root doesn't have to be uid=0...

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> From: 	Mel[SMTP:mel at csn.ul.ie]
> Sent: 	11 June 1999 15:27
> To: 	ilug at linux.ie
> Subject: 	Re: [ILUG] Off Topic
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, 11 Jun 1999, Kevin Dunleavy wrote:
> 
> > The story seems to be that they only screw with Microsoft products.
> > How long before that includes linux boxes? :o)
> > Kevin
> > 
> 
> Reason as always is that a hypothetical linux virus would have to get root
> whic is no trivial matter. I think Bliss tried some common exploits to get
> root but I'm not too sure - someone correct me? Anyone who does run an
> emailed program program as root deserves what they get for been clueless. 
> 
> 	Mel
> 
> 
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