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Old 09-01-2009, 04:26 PM   #1
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looking at swine flu from the geek's point of view

Someone posted this link on the #slackware channel

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archive...g_swine_f.html

Nice conclusion
 
Old 09-01-2009, 04:42 PM   #2
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That was really interesting, thanks!
You might also like this: http://ds9a.nl/amazing-dna/
Last edited by easuter; 09-01-2009 at 04:53 PM. Reason: typo
 
Old 09-01-2009, 04:51 PM   #3
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Fun stuff, thanks for the link
 
Old 09-01-2009, 06:07 PM   #4
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Two interesting links. Thanks, both of you.
 
Old 09-01-2009, 06:41 PM   #5
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I guess I could see the similarities to computer viruses...

Swine flu may grab the headlines but it's probably something you picked up in the red-light district that is going to give you problems.
 
Old 09-02-2009, 04:11 AM   #6
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I guess I could see the similarities to computer viruses...
indeed and they don't stop there ... both are made by man.
 
  


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