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jbcohen · 11-06-2010, 08:01 PM

Bill is 100% correct but look at the issue a little differently. If you are inclined to write a virus for an ebook reader which reader would you most likely spend your time on a Kindle and/or a Sony PRS or a Kobo. Since no one has heard of a Kobo chances are slim to none that you are going to take the time and effort to write he virus for a Kobo. You are more likely to write it for a Kindle of a Sony PRS. So because of the anonymity of the Kobo its highly unlikely that a virus writer would take the time and effort to attack a Kobo.

I have nothing against a Kindle or a Sony PRS its just that they are popular and well known and makes them victims. In fact if Amazon and/or Sony would sell me a Kindle or a PRS for $100 I would buy in a heart beat. I just don't want to spend what they are asking for them.

11-06-2010, 08:01 PM	#3
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Bill is 100% correct but look at the issue a little differently. If you are inclined to write a virus for an ebook reader which reader would you most likely spend your time on a Kindle and/or a Sony PRS or a Kobo. Since no one has heard of a Kobo chances are slim to none that you are going to take the time and effort to write he virus for a Kobo. You are more likely to write it for a Kindle of a Sony PRS. So because of the anonymity of the Kobo its highly unlikely that a virus writer would take the time and effort to attack a Kobo. I have nothing against a Kindle or a Sony PRS its just that they are popular and well known and makes them victims. In fact if Amazon and/or Sony would sell me a Kindle or a PRS for $100 I would buy in a heart beat. I just don't want to spend what they are asking for them.