Star Why Windows Isn't Hell Or Why Linux Isn't Bliss, Part II
Linked by Thom "Slakje" Holwerda on Sun 27th Jul 2003 19:04 UTC
Editorial Misinterpreted. I think that is about the best word around to describe the reactions to my previous article. Whether it has been misinterpreted due to people only reading what they want to read, due to an unclear choice of words on my behalf, or other factors, I am going to try it again. I will try to explain my position, again. Now, more stable, the code has been rewritten from scratch!
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If Linux (not likely though) grows virus will come
by XBe on Sun 27th Jul 2003 19:51 UTC

Obviously Windows is target for a lot of viruses. Since they more than 90% of the market and Linux not even 1% sure viruses is on Windows side. BEsides, many viruses are written by Zeals who just plain hate windows.

But if Linux (not very likely as it will allways be 5 years behind) ever see a market share of let's say 20%, viruses will become a lot more common. Just like viruses for MacOS has been a smallish problem, this is something that comes with market share.

I think the point of installation which also people keep buggering about is sort of silly. To maintain a Linux system is simply hell, and Windows feels easy. Joe Sixpack doesn't care if things get left behind in registry.

The good thing though about Virus for Windows is that it's quite obvious where you should go to solve the problem. WIth Linux, you don't have a damn clue whatsoever what to do. That wouldn't just concern viruses, that would concern pretty much whatever happens.