On 2015-11-26 08:54, FromTheRafters wrote:
> Wolf K expressed precisely :
>> On 2015-11-26 06:40, FromTheRafters wrote:
>> [...]
>>>    This is one major reason why some of
>>> us like to emphasize that "virus" and "malware" are different despite
>>> what the average Joe thinks. [...]
>>
>> This is like emphasising the difference between "peach" and "fruit".
>> Illogical.
>>
>> Since "malware" includes a number different types of evil (trojans, spyware,
>> etc) the "average Joe" quite logically includes viruses. That's how a normal
>> language user decodes unfamiliar terminology.
>>
>> It's important for people to understand the different types of malware, so
>> discuss them, instead of emphasizing a difference that's now of merely
>> historical interest.
>>
>> Have a good day,
>
> You are, of course, welcome to think whatever you like.

You are, of course, welcome to ignore linguistics.

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Best,
Wolf K
kirkwood40.blogspot.ca
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