Nor have I ever gotten a virus on my car radio, my microwave, my television, I have never been affected by malware on anything besides my computer. Even my cellphone (which has internet access) appears to be hack-proof (so far).

Systems CAN be developed which are for all intents and purposes are hack-proof without a need for constant vigilance or monthly patches. The trick is to provide a specific subset of functionality beyond which malware cannot function. The idea of computers which can be programmed (by downloading or purchasing software) by the end-user may an idea whose time will soon be ending. Do we really need to be able to install apps on our machines any longer? Do I really need a new version of Word? Better to lock down systems from the factory with preset software and apps. When you need a new system to run hotter apps, you might just as well buy the machine with those apps installed.

I say lock them down and lets be done with the whole thing.

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