Comments on: Malware dangers on social networking sites used to justify blocking http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/ Weblog of Wesley Fryer Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jennifer http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/comment-page-1/#comment-49682 Jennifer Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:26:00 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/#comment-49682 I'm working on a compilation of the best L&L articles from the past 5 years, and I would love you and your readers to visit my blog and nominate your favorites. I could count your mention of Doug Johnson's column as one of your favorites--I know it is one of mine. http://bestofll.blogspot.com I’m working on a compilation of the best L&L articles from the past 5 years, and I would love you and your readers to visit my blog and nominate your favorites. I could count your mention of Doug Johnson’s column as one of your favorites–I know it is one of mine.

http://bestofll.blogspot.com

]]> By: » Enough With the Silly Pencil Argument EdTechTrek http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/comment-page-1/#comment-47964 » Enough With the Silly Pencil Argument EdTechTrek Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:50:18 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/#comment-47964 [...] I understand the basic premise of the pencil argument (and here). But, come on now… this is far from an equal analogy! Here is what Doug Johnson had to say [...] [...] I understand the basic premise of the pencil argument (and here). But, come on now… this is far from an equal analogy! Here is what Doug Johnson had to say [...]

]]> By: Enough With the Silly Pencil Argument! « EdTechTrek http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/comment-page-1/#comment-47963 Enough With the Silly Pencil Argument! « EdTechTrek Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:45:54 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/#comment-47963 [...] the Silly Pencil Argument! Okay, I understand the basic premise of the pencil argument (and here). But, come on now… this is far from an equal analogy! Here is what Doug Johnson had to say [...] [...] the Silly Pencil Argument! Okay, I understand the basic premise of the pencil argument (and here). But, come on now… this is far from an equal analogy! Here is what Doug Johnson had to say [...]

]]> By: Peter Rock http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/comment-page-1/#comment-47919 Peter Rock Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:38:21 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/#comment-47919 My understanding is that both Mac and GNU/Linux offer a better defense to Windows due to their modular design (both follow POSIX standards). However, GNU/Linux offers the best defense due to its auditability and modifiability. That is, it's <a href="http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html" rel="nofollow">free software</a>. And of course, Windows is the most popular operating system so it is reasonable to assume it is targeted more often. My understanding is that both Mac and GNU/Linux offer a better defense to Windows due to their modular design (both follow POSIX standards). However, GNU/Linux offers the best defense due to its auditability and modifiability. That is, it’s free software.

And of course, Windows is the most popular operating system so it is reasonable to assume it is targeted more often.

]]> By: Alec Couros http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/comment-page-1/#comment-47918 Alec Couros Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:28:47 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/05/malware-dangers-on-social-networking-sites-used-to-justify-blocking/#comment-47918 Thanks for picking up on the Linux/Mac alternative Wes. If they are going to ban social networks because of Malware, then they should have banned Windows-based machines a long time ago. Thanks for picking up on the Linux/Mac alternative Wes. If they are going to ban social networks because of Malware, then they should have banned Windows-based machines a long time ago.

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