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Running Windows Viruses Under Linux

Posted by timothy on from the under-is-the-right-preposition dept.

ResQuad writes "Everyone loves Windows viruses, right? Well, the crazy people over at NewsForge (owned by the same people that own Slashdot) decided to try running Windows viruses with Wine. So next time you receive an email virus, strike up Wine and see what you can do (or not)."

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  1. Obligatory by commodoresloat · · Score: 4, Funny

    Will this run on a Lexus?

    1. Re:Obligatory by greechneb · · Score: 5, Funny

      Don't give them any ideas. Next thing you know we'll see Norton antivirus:Auto 2005 - guaranteed to keep your system virus free AND improve your gas mileage!

    2. Re:Obligatory by lukewarmfusion · · Score: 5, Funny

      Along with my 3-month oil changes, six month tire rotations, and annual checkup, I need to buy a new LiveUpdate license so my car won't crash?

      To be fair, if I spent that much on a Lexus I should expect to see pictures of Anna Kournikova.

    3. Re:Obligatory by 3TimeLoser · · Score: 5, Funny

      For that amount of money, I'd expect to see her in the passenger seat.

      Although, I'm sure my wife would not agree.

    4. Re:Obligatory by Illserve · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'm willing to bet that upon looking back, this statement is going to be much less funny in 10 years.

  2. Native ports now! by PCM2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Oh my god, how many times do we have to say it? People, running Windows software under WINE is not a solution. I say all Slashdotters should boycott these software vendors until we get a serious commitment from them to do true, native Linux ports of their products.

    And for that matter, why aren't their open source alternatives to this software already? The open source community won't stay competitive by resting on its laurels.

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    1. Re:Native ports now! by freshman_a · · Score: 5, Funny



      Yes, I demand that there be open source native Linux ports of all Windows viruses!

      </sarcasm>

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      Slackware
  3. Combatibility! Yes! by physicsphairy · · Score: 5, Funny
    The last barrier between widows and linux is slowly but surely being eroded by the WINE engineers.

    Brilliant work guys!

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  4. Damn worm writers... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Programmers these days, don't they even CARE about cross-platform compatability!?

  5. about time. I almost forgot what a virus was by locutus2k · · Score: 5, Funny

    Its nice to see someone finally exploited this long missing aspect of linux. What better way to make a windozer user feel more at home than with their old virus friends.

    Nice article, and congrats matt on your first article.

    -Craig

  6. What about spyware? by RikRat · · Score: 5, Funny

    I run Windows spyware under Wine. I also emulate IE6 so I can use CoolWebSearch and other cool searchbars! I have this cute Bonzi Buddy and a system tray icon which tells me the weather!

  7. How many times do I have to tell you k|dd|35... by gotgenes · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...to stop Wine-ing

    Geeze!

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    It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.
  8. Yes, but by einhverfr · · Score: 4, Funny

    What would RMS say?

    Is that virus Free Software?

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    1. Re:Yes, but by einhverfr · · Score: 5, Funny

      That's GNU/MyDoom

      Or maybe MyGNUUM?

      What is MyGNUUM? MyGNUUM is a port of the popular Windows mass-mailer "MyDoom." It is licensed under the GNU GPL, which some have criticized as a "viral" license.

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      LedgerSMB: Open source Accounting/ERP
  9. If you do this, by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 4, Funny
    If you do this - run the exploit code - can you spell it Whine?

    Whine is Hazardous, even If Not and Emulator

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    Never been known to fail..."
  10. Re:Wine is not an Emulator. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Mod parent up Informative. Mod this post Funny.

  11. Re:The Sound of One Hand Clapping by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes