[LUAU] Its time to simply ban Windoze machines from the Internet

[Nakashima]

On Sunday, October 22, 2006, at 07:30  AM, Maddog wrote:
>
>> On Saturday, October 21, 2006, at 01:17  PM, Maddog wrote:
>>
>>> OS's are only as secure as the users that use them.  I think that's 
>>> a repeat of what Tim said. Aside from the obscure OS's Jim reffered 
>>> too (not to say they are not in use, just not widespread), in the 
>>> real world where billions are spent on MS, OS X and *nix's, there is 
>>> no "secure" installation. It's all under attack and is what keeps us 
>>> all in a positive cash flow.
>>>
>>> MD
>>
>> I'm not saying we should all use a safe, basic, maybe crippled system.
>> Millions of people need robust systems.
>> Millions more are savvy enough to stay safe.
>> Millions more can afford to become victims.
>> However, there are millions who would benefit from what the Net can 
>> provide, don't need robust systems, are not technically savvy enough 
>> to stay safe, and cannot afford to become victims. Many of them just 
>> want to email their grandkids and browse a bit.
>> There must be a way to keep the service economy pumping and keep 
>> those people safe at the same time.
>> No?
>> --Peter
>
> Maybe the $100 laptop from MIT?

It wouldn't have to be dirt cheap. Many of these people have money. 
They might not be rich, but they're not poor either.
--Peter