Where do computer viruses come from?

[jydee]

Hi Guys

I read this very interesting article written by Richard Dawking ( one of big boffins in the biological world)

The addres is

http://www.simonyi.ox.ac.uk/dawkins/WorldOfDawkins-archive/Dawkins/Work/Articles/1993-summervirusesofmind.shtml

Please read it. Are we entering the age of Asimov's robots?

This article stimulated my thinking neurons. Is it possible for a PC or any computer to self program.? I struggle for hours getting rid of bugs and getting the things to run properly. Is it possible for a **!!@@ computer to do it with less affort?

Never thought of it, If DNA can write its own programs (spontaneously) , even designing and manufacturing its own hardware, what are our beasts capable of? They have more than a head start, already supplied with hardware, the basic programs already installed and world wide connections to millions of other beats.

Who is responsible for all these viruses, worms etc.? Malicious humans or malicious computers.

What do you think?

[Clicken]

Hi Johan,

Without much thought I would guess NEITHER...


It has to be the pesky, beatty eyed rodents from outer space!

I haven't any proof... but that is what I think.

They are lurking everywhere, waiting for the moment you turn your back, or close your eyes to sleep, or go to the store.

They are planning their take over, by driving us crazy, pitting us against each other so when we have worn ourselves down and are at our weakest they will strike. And it won't be pretty.

Why do you think the cursor is controlled by a MOUSE?
And... Why does the MOUSE need a PAD?

[greeneagle]

Nerdish Idiots that don't have a life and are trying to make a name for themself. We will probably see more and more from terrorists and other malcontents like Kerry suporters though!

LOL

Ken