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Power Users

Power users, those with detailed knowledge of their computer systems, will be better equipped to handle a larger variety of anti-virus tools. A power user is more able to determine whether a change detected by a checksum program is in fact legitimate. Additionally, a power user is going to be better equipped to configure some of the other tools, such as general purpose monitors and access control shells.


konczal@csrc.ncsl.nist.gov
Fri Mar 11 21:26:02 EST 1994