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From: jt <jt@ee.net> > ===> Is it POSSIBLE to make the iSeries "hack-proof". > > So I was wondering about the back-end. Afaik, the FAST400-type software is > the only successful (what-could-be-termed-as) "virus" that has run (and may > still be running, afaik) on a 400. calling FAST400 a virus is not correct. It does not spread, it is not harmful, you pay money for it, etc. > > CAN these kinds-a software be prevented...? > yes, but it requires a hardware change. This may be coming in the new POWER5+ systems in a few years. The SETTAG instruction and the surrounding instructions needed to manufacture a pointer could be moved into "firmware".
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