differences

[gaddi]

know the difference

[Broni]

I realize, you're new here, and you're welcome aboard, but forget about those polls, for now...hehehe

Thanks to:

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/V/virus.htm

A program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves. All computer viruses are manmade. A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce. Even such a simple virus is dangerous because it will quickly use all available memory and bring the system to a halt. An even more dangerous type of virus is one capable of transmitting itself across networks and bypassing security systems.

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/T/Trojan_horse.html

A destructive program that masquerades as a benign application. Unlike viruses, Trojan horses do not replicate themselves but they can be just as destructive. One of the most insidious types of Trojan horse is a program that claims to rid your computer of viruses but instead introduces viruses onto your computer.

[Broni]

In layman terms, Trojan doesn't destroy anything. It's like a bad guy, who has a key to your house, and keep your house door open for other bad guys, who want to destroy your house, or steal something from it.

[CBMatt]

Basically...viruses are vampires, and trojans are the unsuspecting blondes that invite them in.

[Broni]

LOL....nicely said...