Re: Windows virus affects linux?


No offence intended, but I've seen you make this error so often I thought
it might be helpful to inform you that the English word is spelled "dumb"
which actually means mute, or unable to speak, but in common usage
indicates stupidity as well. The above line should read;

Since Doze, dumb as it is, ...

Dump, would be correct spelling for "core dump", or "dump truck", as in
"to spill out."

HTH

Maybe thats really what they meant.....

Dave

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