Symantec error leaves vicars in a twist

[geocajun]

I found this link on Slashdot and thought you guys might get a kick out of it.

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39280391,00.htm
Norton Antivirus has created an unholy stink by mistakenly instructing vicars to delete a file used to create sermons

The Church of England's publishing arm has advised clergy to ignore Symantec threat warnings, after its Norton Antivirus product wrongly identified church software as spyware.

Many Church of England vicars use a software tool called Visual Liturgy to plan, create and deliver church services. Four weeks ago, on Saturday, 8 July, Symantec issued a new virus definition which has had "a significant detrimental effect on Visual Liturgy," according to Church House Publishing (CHP), the publishing arm of the Church of England.

[karen freeinchristman]

I found this link on Slashdot and thought you guys might get a kick out of it.



http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39280391,00.htmNorton Antivirus has created an unholy stink by mistakenly instructing vicars to delete a file used to create sermons

The Church of England's publishing arm has advised clergy to ignore Symantec threat warnings, after its Norton Antivirus product wrongly identified church software as spyware.

Many Church of England vicars use a software tool called Visual Liturgy to plan, create and deliver church services. Four weeks ago, on Saturday, 8 July, Symantec issued a new virus definition which has had "a significant detrimental effect on Visual Liturgy," according to Church House Publishing (CHP), the publishing arm of the Church of England.


Interesting, but I don't really get why their by-line is that it is used to create sermons. It isn't. It helps clergy to "choose services, plan Bible readings and create booklets". Just goes to show how the way things are said in the media can cause misunderstandings. Makes it sound (to me) like Church of England vicars are incapable of writing their own sermons! Maybe I'm just being over-sensitive. :sorry:
I'm certain that the C of E clergy can manage to create services and plan Bible readings (the lectionary?) without the need for a computer programme, although I am sure it can be helpful and useful.

[erin74]

The real question is - why on earth are they using Nortons in the first place - there are far better virus protection programmes out there!

[SirTimothy]

The real question is - why on earth are they using Nortons in the first place - there are far better virus protection programmes out there!

AMEN! I just reinstalled a colleague's machine... he's amazed at how fast it is without Norton...

[AnglicanCelt]

The puns BURN.

Badly, too.

[karen freeinchristman]

AMEN! I just reinstalled a colleague's machine... he's amazed at how fast it is without Norton...

I don't know anything about computers, but I'll have to let my friend know about this... she just installed Norton anti-virus. We use McAfee and Webroot Spy Sweeper.

[erin74]

We use Trend Micro PC-cillin

[Colabomb]

Interesting, but I don't really get why their by-line is that it is used to create sermons. It isn't. It helps clergy to "choose services, plan Bible readings and create booklets". Just goes to show how the way things are said in the media can cause misunderstandings. Makes it sound (to me) like Church of England vicars are incapable of writing their own sermons! Maybe I'm just being over-sensitive. :sorry:
I'm certain that the C of E clergy can manage to create services and plan Bible readings (the lectionary?) without the need for a computer programme, although I am sure it can be helpful and useful.
It's happened Karen. You are now using Brittish Spelling!

Benedict ARNOLD!

[RedneckAnglican]

AMEN! I just reinstalled a colleague's machine... he's amazed at how fast it is without Norton...

probably runs like a scalded dog without it...I wish i could do that...

[karen freeinchristman]

It's happened Karen. You are now using Brittish Spelling!

Benedict ARNOLD!

^_^

I know! It's strange, but true. I still spell in American when I send emails home, but other than that, I'm used to British now. :sigh:

[Colabomb]

^_^

I know! It's strange, but true. I still spell in American when I send emails home, but other than that, I'm used to British now. :sigh:
How long have you been in Engand?

[Torah613]

It's happened Karen. You are now using Brittish Spelling!

Benedict ARNOLD!

The monarchist from the colonies across the pond salutes you Karen!

Joe Zollars

[karen freeinchristman]

How long have you been in Engand?

15 years! :eek: I can't believe it, sometimes.

[Colabomb]

15 years! :eek: I can't believe it, sometimes.
Wow, I can see picking up some spelling.

Have you been back in all that time?

[karen freeinchristman]

Wow, I can see picking up some spelling.

Have you been back in all that time?

Yes, probably on average every 18 months or so.

[AnglicanCelt]

^_^

I know! It's strange, but true. I still spell in American when I send emails home, but other than that, I'm used to British now. :sigh:
Brit spelling's better. :P

I'm so bad about it too.

[Colabomb]

Brit spelling's better. :P

I'm so bad about it too.
Nah, ours makes more sense.

Colour

Color

The U serves no purpose honestly.

(No offense to my British Friends:))

[AnglicanCelt]

Nah, ours makes more sense.

Colour

Color

The U serves no purpose honestly.

(No offense to my British Friends:))
It looks real pretty, though. :P

[RedneckAnglican]

I have enough trouble with my spelling without adding extra u's and e's and other stuff...I couldn't be British anyway...I like iced tea too much...

[DeoJuvante]

It's not just the Brits who use the language properly... we Australians have 'colour', 'summarise' and 'biscuit', too, for example.

[Colabomb]

We spell Biscuit with the u.

[DeoJuvante]

I'm glad to hear it. :thumbsup:
But you call biscuits 'cookies' and I still can't (that's pronounced 'cahnt', btw) work out what you mean when you do say 'biscuit'.

[SirTimothy]

They mean scones. That's skohns not sc-owns.

Timothy