Our World

Every once in a while I get a glimpse into our world and wonder "what the heck?"

On Saturday I had the fun job of cleaning and restoring our computer (it got a virus that just did not want to go away). So I did what needed to be done and had to update Microsoft (that little yellow shield in the corner). Of all the updates, most of them, I'd say over 2/3's, were security issues.

Imagine what kind of computing systems we'd have if the software programmers didn't have to spend all their time creating security programs because of people who have nothing better to do with their time than try and mess up computers? How fast/easy/prolific would our programs be if they didn't spend so much memory warding off intruders?

But then again, wouldn't the world be a better place if people simply looked out for people instead of themselves (and thereby harming others)?

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