Watching blown up mosques etc in Iraq and dead civilians, I don't care a shit about whether you go to Mars or Mercury or even Pluto, I don't respect you.
Our success has mostly to do with freedom. Our real enemies are things like software patents and DMCA __
Freedom? It means a high IQ kid can ask "Why we still bomb Iraq? Saddam is gone, why we are still there? Whats up with halliburton or other government officials claims in Iraq?"
What would happen than?
Get a life geek, or all geeks. Whatever. Downmod me, so I can't be heard, fucking slash lame shit.
OK, as I said on my previous posts, I am new to macs, especially to HFS stuff and file formats.
I will send a bug report to them with your reference than. It seems that a bad co-incidence has happened to me.
I sure spent 50 bucks to Virus Barrier than NetBarrier since I liked the concept. Amiga had (in my days) 30 viruses and I got infected by Saddam virus, the most evil one. Having "luck" like that, I directly bought Virus Barrier and Net Barrier (both tested in demo) 5 MONTHS ago. So it has nothing to do with me, being fooled by PR report or something. About my grammar, spell? I admit they suck... Also check my signature;)
I should ls -l >proof.txt in my pictures folder and pasted the proof. Should see those 0 byte tiff files which I restored.
Still, trying to be calm.
Amazing, its really amazing... Give me access rights (full) on a Cray and let me code a virus, see how it works!.. If it is OSX, G5 64 bit (this system) it doesn't change anything. I PAID for this machine, real high price (I am not in USA, add %20 to prices) , I like it BUT it doesn't mean I will claim stupidly that "that virus is a hoax".
Intego isn't a startup and believe they make great money already especially from NetBarrier firewall. So, we should blame them for all OSX exploits IF they figure it out?
Symantec didn't say a WORD until Intego released it... Oh, I am siding with that little French company. Its not like PC World, who produces the BEST, UNPROBLEMATIC software, even on a single iMac office, we buy it.
I remember Symantec sw from years ago, on a Mac 7.6, those were great stuff but on OSX they are joke now. Check versiontracker comments about them. Guess who likes them best? Mac data recovery companies!
The concept of thinking is: "Who is that Intego to find such virus while giants like Mcafee and Symantec exist?"
I don't care about highly politicized places like CERT ignoring a French companies "freedom" release.;)
I am a PC convert and hated both Mcafee and Symantec and stay away from their crap, at least in this pricey Mac G5.
Now, the situation is like. Mcafee is silent, worse, Symantec claims virus is not in wild.
Both companies products doesn't detect the virus so far (as I understand).
So, they waste time on releasing press releases provoking users to shoot little messenger (Intego isn't that big) on platforms like Slashdot instead of confessing the virus is IN the wild in fact.
Want a proof? Ask this guy swapping cd-rws since (my) morning to restore hundreds of 0 byte TIFF files.
I am near sure that virii came with a popular programs installer too yet can'T be sure. Why? I don't have any mp3 files (which I downloaded), I am kind of "stream" guy, e.g. realone radiopass member.
Beware, that virus actually exists and runs perfectly even on fairly new Panther+G5 config.
I case if you get tricked by people here on/. arguing what if NexT didn't use etc etc, or how Intego lies etc...
1) That virus exists 2) That virus works (my personal files are 0bytes now, restoring) 3) Secure your home directory, maybe it can help until Symantec or Intego releases a fixer utility (filevault thing in Panther prefs) 4) backup 5) Don't pirate AV on Firewall like security software. Probably that asshole released trojaned versions on gnutella too... 6) Profit!!! (That 6 is a joke but its amazing a company, coding for macs for years gets BLAMED for finding an OSX virus and trying to sell products)
I try to be calm as I know Unsanity, friendly people...
So, how that "hoax" or "ploy" made my 40mb TIFF files which are personal photos, hand edited/restored 0 BYTES?!?!
Now restoring all from CD-RW hoping damn CD-RW isn't broken.
You people are amazing. You know the earliest days of NexT, know HFS+ internals which, me, a 6 months convert doesn't... Yet you can't guess an OS, in news EVERYDAY (how secure etc) will call Virus/Trojan coder lamers like MAGNET.
There, at least backup cd-rw can be read...
I am staying away from this article and comments until I find a way to ignore people who shoots MESSENGER...
Man, that company is in business for YEARS. It actually found god damn thing in my Acrobat Reader for OS9 folder, CLEANED (so, not hoax, files changed)...
About marketing ploys? You should check Symantec which produces CRAP and sells by giving ads to EVERYWHERE like mad.
IMHO, Intego,as all ethical AV companies would do alerted other vendors and apple than today made it public.
I got proof, there were strange updates past 1 week. The descriptions were like hiding something, I suspected.... Now its all clear.
BTW, Intego sw owners should also update ALL stuff, not just descriptions since there was another update to Netbarrier firewall which doesn't describe much.;)
"How is April Fool's off topic on the first reply to the first story on April 1st(Say that 5 times fast) Lighten up people it is April Fool's day afterall."
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also wait for Longhorn, as Ballmer said, it will have hardware authentication. To get rid of viruses of course. Not linux or fbsd. ;)
Watching blown up mosques etc in Iraq and dead civilians, I don't care a shit about whether you go to Mars or Mercury or even Pluto, I don't respect you.
Also World doesn't.
Poor JFK shouldn't have get killed.
Also guess what? Doctor Mengele and others were german geeks of 1930's.
So, should I care? I asked a simple question, what happens if an innovative , clever kid asks such questions?
Even if you are a lifeless geek, it doesn't free you from being labeled such stuff since like Nümberg, you are also responsible.
Space my ass! Learn to respect civilian lives first in EARTH.
So, how I can revoke my slashdot account than?
Yep, dead Iraqi kids are off topic btw.
I am not arguing politics with nazis of 2000s
and bombing innocent Iraqi civilians in 2004
Our success has mostly to do with freedom. Our real enemies are things like software patents and DMCA
__
Freedom? It means a high IQ kid can ask "Why we still bomb Iraq? Saddam is gone, why we are still there? Whats up with halliburton or other government officials claims in Iraq?"
What would happen than?
Get a life geek, or all geeks. Whatever. Downmod me, so I can't be heard, fucking slash lame shit.
Yep, like dead Iraqi kids who could really care about such stuff. Who are interested in such stuff.
In "operation freedom" I mean.
_posting +2 since I know it will reach -1 soon
OK, as I said on my previous posts, I am new to macs, especially to HFS stuff and file formats.
;)
I will send a bug report to them with your reference than. It seems that a bad co-incidence has happened to me.
I sure spent 50 bucks to Virus Barrier than NetBarrier since I liked the concept. Amiga had (in my days) 30 viruses and I got infected by Saddam virus, the most evil one. Having "luck" like that, I directly bought Virus Barrier and Net Barrier (both tested in demo) 5 MONTHS ago. So it has nothing to do with me, being fooled by PR report or something. About my grammar, spell? I admit they suck... Also check my signature
Thanks for pointing things out AC!
I should ls -l >proof.txt in my pictures folder and pasted the proof. Should see those 0 byte tiff files which I restored.
;)
Still, trying to be calm.
Amazing, its really amazing... Give me access rights (full) on a Cray and let me code a virus, see how it works!.. If it is OSX, G5 64 bit (this system) it doesn't change anything. I PAID for this machine, real high price (I am not in USA, add %20 to prices) , I like it BUT it doesn't mean I will claim stupidly that "that virus is a hoax".
Intego isn't a startup and believe they make great money already especially from NetBarrier firewall. So, we should blame them for all OSX exploits IF they figure it out?
Symantec didn't say a WORD until Intego released it... Oh, I am siding with that little French company. Its not like PC World, who produces the BEST, UNPROBLEMATIC software, even on a single iMac office, we buy it.
I remember Symantec sw from years ago, on a Mac 7.6, those were great stuff but on OSX they are joke now. Check versiontracker comments about them. Guess who likes them best? Mac data recovery companies!
The concept of thinking is: "Who is that Intego to find such virus while giants like Mcafee and Symantec exist?"
I don't care about highly politicized places like CERT ignoring a French companies "freedom" release.
Well that virus was here. Note that Intego, that little French company didn't code it.
Thats more than Intego figured IMHO, that virus. I knew such crap would release anyway.
No, Intego is innocent. The assholes like Symantec and Mcafee who left users out with viruses claiming that virus isnt't in wild deserves flames.
Well as you probably read, as a guy not having a single p2p app or a mp3 file, I lost my files.
It must be clever but its not just mp3 imho, it must have infected at least 1 program.
Not a hoax for sure, I see 0 byte TIFF files here.
I meant that. Cfrg resource, whatever that is. deleted all my personal files and with big chance I had backups.
Lets speak when your daily newspaper doesn't print at all ;)
Popularity is something but the userbase is completely different.
IMHO its funny...
;)
I am not a coder nor "haxor" but I know you can even run viruses on 100m dollar Crays.
Its a program finally yes?
About the zealots modding you down, no worries
I am a PC convert and hated both Mcafee and Symantec and stay away from their crap, at least in this pricey Mac G5.
/. arguing what if NexT didn't use etc etc, or how Intego lies etc...
Now, the situation is like. Mcafee is silent, worse, Symantec claims virus is not in wild.
Both companies products doesn't detect the virus so far (as I understand).
So, they waste time on releasing press releases provoking users to shoot little messenger (Intego isn't that big) on platforms like Slashdot instead of confessing the virus is IN the wild in fact.
Want a proof? Ask this guy swapping cd-rws since (my) morning to restore hundreds of 0 byte TIFF files.
I am near sure that virii came with a popular programs installer too yet can'T be sure. Why? I don't have any mp3 files (which I downloaded), I am kind of "stream" guy, e.g. realone radiopass member.
Beware, that virus actually exists and runs perfectly even on fairly new Panther+G5 config.
I case if you get tricked by people here on
Backup.
As a guy coming from Slackware to OSX, having passwords, reviewing every single file asks for my root pwd... I got infected.
Currently restoring all my home files since that 'hoax' or ploy, which infects morons like me deleted ALL.
Thanks for your insightful post...
Its first... Now imagine the script kiddies trying to figure how it works...
Hope my guess is wrong but FIRST is always a start.
1) That virus exists
2) That virus works (my personal files are 0bytes now, restoring)
3) Secure your home directory, maybe it can help until Symantec or Intego releases a fixer utility (filevault thing in Panther prefs)
4) backup
5) Don't pirate AV on Firewall like security software. Probably that asshole released trojaned versions on gnutella too...
6) Profit!!!
(That 6 is a joke but its amazing a company, coding for macs for years gets BLAMED for finding an OSX virus and trying to sell products)
Really?
I try to be calm as I know Unsanity, friendly people...
So, how that "hoax" or "ploy" made my 40mb TIFF files which are personal photos, hand edited/restored 0 BYTES?!?!
Now restoring all from CD-RW hoping damn CD-RW isn't broken.
You people are amazing. You know the earliest days of NexT, know HFS+ internals which, me, a 6 months convert doesn't... Yet you can't guess an OS, in news EVERYDAY (how secure etc) will call Virus/Trojan coder lamers like MAGNET.
There, at least backup cd-rw can be read...
I am staying away from this article and comments until I find a way to ignore people who shoots MESSENGER...
Man, that company is in business for YEARS. It actually found god damn thing in my Acrobat Reader for OS9 folder, CLEANED (so, not hoax, files changed)...
,as all ethical AV companies would do alerted other vendors and apple than today made it public.
;)
About marketing ploys? You should check Symantec which produces CRAP and sells by giving ads to EVERYWHERE like mad.
IMHO, Intego
I got proof, there were strange updates past 1 week. The descriptions were like hiding something, I suspected.... Now its all clear.
BTW, Intego sw owners should also update ALL stuff, not just descriptions since there was another update to Netbarrier firewall which doesn't describe much.
Man, I donno whether you do ironic post or not... I will send personal "thank you" to them. To intego
;)
Virusbarrier found that damn thing yesterday, on my Acrobat 5 (for OS9!), it said "mp3virus.gen", I check web, NOTHING. Just few hoaxes.
Now they deserved my 60 dollars (or 50, I don't remember).
That virus can infect OS 9 files too, if not pointed out.
Yes I am happy I got virused! So, my 50 bucks weren't for nothing
"editors want to play jokes? time to start modding the "First Post!"s up to +5 Informative"
I did, it was ruined by morons marking it offtopic etc.
You really expect some impressive IQ from Slashdot users right? Let me tell, DON'T.
The ones moderating you "offtopic" are funny at least
"How is April Fool's off topic on the first reply to the first story on April 1st(Say that 5 times fast) Lighten up people it is April Fool's day afterall."
Maybe people take moderator thing too serious?
Oh, sorry... I missed it.
There, specs for you, http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/quartz/
Its heavily accelerated stuff, everything you see on OSX screen.
The KHTML lib, used on OSX isn't identical to KDE one. KDE one rather slowly gets patched by Apple changed code.
;)
Another reason can be... Don't get me started about X and Quartz rendering difference