Date:  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 04:00:09 -0400
From:  madodel at ptdprolog.net
Subject:  [VOICENWS] Net: ATMs in peril from computer worms


From: dave bamford <daveDESPAM at logical-progress.com> 

There was an article in the Register today
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/10/20/atm_viral_peril/

Quote
"The new generation of Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are migrating 
from the IBM OS/2 operating system to Microsoft Windows and IP networks. 
This saves costs and enhances customer services. But it also means that 
ATMs are now at risk from computer worms, according to Trend Micro."

Perhaps if they had stuck with OS/2 there would be no problems from this
viral peril and this would save costs !

Why do people move from tried and tested to the trendiest? My brother rang
me this evening, he has "upgraded" to XP SP2 and now he can't boot his OS.
I have little sympathy.

Dave Bamford




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