Re: List-based login screen?

On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 08:16:13 -0700, left_coast wrote:

Guess you missed "like these".

No, I just mistook you for someone that could discuss a subject rather
than someone that was preaching.

Anyone that was not just preaching MS's FUD would understand the

OK, so you are not talking to me.

Anyone, that is, that is so ill informed as to think
that viruses only came about with internet useage

I think you missed the 'generally speaking' bit.

know that viruses, etc. were infecting systems via floppies well before
most personal computers were connected to the Internet.

I do not know how long it is since you stepped out into the real world but
can you let me know how long it has been since you came across a virus
that was transmitted by floppy?

The login "convenience" teaches that "convenience" is more important
than security, leading people to run insecure systems, leading to
viruses, etc.

No, the login convenience is about making computers easy to use. Only a
few people want their lives to be difficult. Graded response is about
deciding where, what level of security is needed rather than making life
impossible for the masses who do not need it.

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