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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by BeCarlson
Well, this news makes me even more happy with my recent switch to the Macintosh platform. The "rootkit" will have no effect on my Powerbook.
Not installing things without knowing what they are will also prevent stuff like this. I'd never install anything off a DVD or CD unless I know exactly what it is.
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