GNU/Linux: Don’t Call Them PC Viruses

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 16, 2010

[ Thanks to Gene
Alexander
for this link. ]

“I use a PC. Actually, I use several PCs. My small
business has 5 tower PC systems and 1 laptop PC system. All of
these are what is called a PC. Any computer that can be purchased
by an individual and used by said person for personal
“stuff” is by definition a Personal Computer also known
as a PC. That includes Apple Computer Systems Personal Computers
known as “Macs”. All of these devices are PCs.

“So, we all can agree that all of these devices are PC systems.
The fact that malware are written primarily for PC systems is a
given and is well reported in the news. The fact that malware are
written primarily for Microsoft Windows based PC systems is often
not reported. When such a connection is made in the press or on a
Microsoft friendly web site then the caveat is often added that
Microsoft Windows suffers from popularity.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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