Funny Computing Image: You computer is at risk
A Skype user received a message about security problem with his Windows machine. The funny part, is he was running Linux!
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FlacFebruary 27th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Obviously it was actually a scammer/bot trying to get the user to download malware.
somebodyFebruary 27th, 2008 at 8:01 am
security center message time is 1337
TimFebruary 27th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Flac alias Captain Obvious, thank you for telling us. I don’t think any of us realised that. Really, thank you.
JeffFebruary 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I doubt there are many Linux or OS X users that haven’t had something like this pop-up in a browser. Hardly worthy of a blog post; it shouldn’t be a surprise to anybody that the malware folks are targeting the Windows machines predominately.
Faris MadiFebruary 27th, 2008 at 9:38 am
nice one, i had one like this. I use skype alot.
and “Am Using Linux”
Linux CrayonFebruary 27th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Fairly entertaining. But he’s using Ubuntu, which is close enough to being Windows that it should be affected, too.
BSD ManFebruary 27th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
http://forum.skype.com/lofiversion/index.php/t81260.html
GuyFebruary 27th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
@Linux Crayon: what the fuck was the point of that? All linux distros use the same programs and kernel, meaning that the security is equal you stupid piece of shit.
pickupjojoFebruary 27th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
I got the same messages on my Mac. It doesn’t make me laugh.
Linux CrayonFebruary 29th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Guy-
That was an intelligent response.
I’m fully aware that most distributions of Linux use the same programs and same kernels (usually within a few patches). The point was the direction Ubuntu is taking is very similar to the direction Microsoft has been going. They only get away with it because they do it in a more friendly light. It was a joke. Lighten up and grow up.
SidMarch 1st, 2008 at 1:10 am
Linux Crayon -
I find you to be nearly as pretentious as people who use the word pretentious. Your elitist statement about ubuntu is both incorrect and ridiculous.
anonymousMarch 1st, 2008 at 9:03 am
Ubuntu, the coolness of Debian with added comfort.
sir jorgeMarch 1st, 2008 at 11:28 pm
OH man, cpu fear? The terrorists win.
LinuxcrayonMarch 4th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Sid-
If you like Ubuntu, then use it. I’m not saying no one should use it or that it is a piece of crap. I’m simply saying that, for me, it does not do what I need it to do. To me, it is not going in the direction I think it should be going.
That’s why we have choice. Some people like Ubuntu. Some people like the direction it’s going. More power to them. If they like it, they should use it. If it works for them, they should use it.
My statement is not incorrect. Ubuntu isn’t quite up to selling their distribution yet, but they are offering certain software now that you can obtain by paying for it. While this isn’t a ridiculous idea, it’s definitely not in line with the FOSS ideals. It’s not in line with Debian’s ideals, either. Again, everything is about choice and freedom. This is why Ubuntu can do this. It is still a good product and people will still use it, regardless of the availability of paid software.
No, I am not RMS. No, I do not like RMS. But for me, personally, I don’t wish to use something proprietary or software that I have to pay for. Generally speaking, I donate money to software projects. Typically more than would be charged for the product itself. So why do I care if I get charged for software or not? Choice.