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Wednesday October 18, 2006
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 This is why I wait awhile before buying a product when it first comes out!
Have you noticed Apple's support page lately? Well, it seems that less than 1% of video-capable iPods available for purchase after September 12, 2006 are infected with a Windows virus called RavMonE.exe. Yikes!
Apple has received less than 25 reports regarding this problem.
The company would like to reassure iPod users that the "iPod nano, iPod shuffle and Mac OS X are not affected, and all Video iPods now shipping are virus free. As you might imagine, we are upset at Windows for not being more hardy against such viruses, and even more upset with ourselves for not catching it." Ouch! Microsoft is going to need a band-aid after that comment!
If you own a video-capable iPod and are experiencing this problem, you can remove the virus through these programs: Microsoft Live OneCare Safety Scanner, Microsoft Live OneCare, McAfee, or Symantec Norton Anti-Virus.
[via Geek.com
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October 18, 2006 11:23 AM
It's a conspiracy by Apple! They planted that virus to persuade Windows users to join thier VW driving, Bright color wearing, Indie Music loving cult! Steve wants more Market Share for Apple at all costs! Go Apple! :)
October 18, 2006 2:52 PM
Hehehehe maybe so, Lupe!
October 18, 2006 4:06 PM
JOOIIINNN USSSSS....
October 18, 2006 4:35 PM
I'm thinking of getting one for teh Free "Limited Edition" guitar. :P
October 18, 2006 4:48 PM
It was a small number of them and it was a trojan http://gavilan1010.wordpress.com/2006/10/17/small-number-of-ipods-shipped-with-windows-trojan/
October 18, 2006 7:11 PM
I transitioned from VW to Audi and love it. I'm still transitioning from PC to Mac though. After this debacle I think I will change to Mac.
October 18, 2006 7:20 PM
You are kidding, right? That is a lousy title for the article. It sounds the other way around if you attach an infected iPod. And can someone tell me what a 'small number' is? Exactly what is 1% of the all the iPod sales, the most popular personal device to come out in years. I don't know if it is more embarrassing or irresponsble of Apple to release an infected product. C
October 18, 2006 8:44 PM
The number of reports ("less than 25") is not relevant - the number of infected devices shipped is relevant. I suspect that "less than 1% of (all) Video iPods" is still a large number of devices. And why is Apple trying to deflect blame with the reference to Windows' short-comings ? Come clean and admit the failure of the business partner performing the manufacturing...which I would consider to be a management issue for Apple.
October 19, 2006 12:39 PM
Well, first off, I think it is interesting that Apple is using MS Windows based machines in their manufacturing process, score 1 for MS. Second, I am continually distressed at the decay of the English language. I believe that the quote should have used the word "hearty" rather than "hardy". I'm not even sure "hardy" is a word...
October 20, 2006 4:38 AM
GFI just responded to this issue with an article that warns about how easy it is for viruses and other malware to be introduced to corporate network. Companies are easily affected by iPods infected with malware, since most don't seem to be aware of the dangers of media players and other portable storage devices. http://www.gfi.com/news/en/ipodvirus.htm