“There is no better argument for using Linux than
yesterday’s computer virus outbreak, say Linux distributors and
anti-virus experts Friday.”
“The global dominance of Microsoft’s software is one of the
reasons that ‘ILOVEYOU’ was so prolific. Another reason is the way
Windows is designed to allow programs to inter-operate and affect
the operating system with few restraints.”
“Linux is not just safer because it is less common, say
distributors, but because of the way it is structured. Ruediger
Berlich, Managing Director of Germany-based SuSE Linux points out
that because Linux is immune to Windows viruses such the “Love Bug”
businesses should seriously consider it as an alternative.”