Ubersoft.net: Technology Is Not Your Friend

Viral Containment

1 March 2004 - 12:00am — Christopher Wright

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Comic Transcript

CUSTOMER: I'm getting very concerned about the number of viruses "out there" on the Internet. How can I be sure that my machine is protected?

ALEX: Ubersoft is also concerned about the potential threat of viruses, and we are working with PC hardware manufacturers to provide creative solutions to this problem.

CUSTOMER: Do you have any yet?

ALEX: Well, every PC comes with a built-in protected mode. When activated, it enters a completely secure state that makes it invulnerable to viruses and worms of every kind.

(Silence.)

CUSTOMER: You're talking about turning the PC off, aren't you?

ALEX: Thank you for calling Ubersoft Tech Support, and have a nice day.

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