Re: A Very Dangerous Worm in Windows Metafile Images (WMF)

Bob Monsen wrote:

> I wouldn't trust linux to protect you on on this one, particularly if you
> like to run as root.
>

Anyone stupid enough to run Linux as root might just as well be a Windo$e
user.

LOL

Ian

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