Well, now, you can't really say that Linux can't get a virus.  The reason that
most Linux machines don't get infected is because most virus writers target
Microsoft machines -- which admittedly are fuller of security holes and bugs
than Linux-run machines.

However, if you have Windows software installed and run them with Wine or
another Windows emulator, you *could* be vulnerable up to a point.  Another
question to ask is do you have a Samba server or access to one?

BTW, have you tried using Konqueror?  That works for me, too.

Kat

On Sunday 19 June 2005 7:51 am, Rayna wrote:
> Yep, using Aussie Gooogle on Firefox - just tried ordinary google and it
> takes me straight to the Aussie page and I get the same message. :-(
> Kat, please correct me if I'm wrong but Linux *can't* get viruses can
> it?  What happens if someone does send me a virus? Never had this
> problem with Slackware! <sulk>
>
> Rayna
>
> Kathy wrote:
> > Not I, and I'm using Firefox on a Linux box.  Are you using the Aussie
> > version of Google?
> >
> > Kat
> >
> > On Sunday 19 June 2005 7:27 am, Rayna wrote:
> >>Every time I've done a Google search today I've gotten this:
> >>
> >>Google
> >>  Error
> >>
> >>     We're sorry...
> >>
> >>     ... but we can't process your request right now. A computer virus
> >>or spyware application is sending us automated requests, and it appears
> >>that your computer or network has been infected.
> >>
> >>     We'll restore your access as quickly as possible, so try again
> >>soon. In the meantime, you might want to run a virus checker or spyware
> >>remover to make sure that your computer is free of viruses and other
> >>spurious software.
> >>
> >>     We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope we'll see you again on
> >>Google.
> >>     To continue searching, please type the characters you see below:
> >>     If you can read this, you do not have images enabled. Please enable
> >>images in order to proceed.
> >>
> >>I don't understand, I have a Linux o/s and I thought that Linux couldn't
> >>get viruses.
> >>
> >>Any techies on the the lists have thoughts regarding this?
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>
> >>Rayna