Systems vs. Users

[Jonathan Hutchins]

Quoting Brian Densmore <DensmoreB at ctbsonline.com>:

> P.S. And yes I can write a program to write to the boot sector,
> even under Windoze 2K. Although that is much trickier than in the 
> good old days of DOS.  Not that it is a good idea.

> P.P.S. that is exactly what the stoned virus does.

> P.P.P.S. That is also what the Windows <pick your version> virus ...
> errr... software does.

Also what the copy protection software for TurboTax does.  Which 
overwrites some other screwy copy protection software's secret code.

I would say that most of the folks in this list are exceptions to my 
rant.  By being here, they show a serious interest in the 
underpinnings, even an affection for them.

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