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Looking for a project that aims at creating a self-replicating Linux distro, i.e. a distro that when connected to other devices, attempts to replicate itself on those devices. Is there such a thing?

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isn't that a virus ? – Sirex Dec 24 '10 at 13:22
Would all artificial life-forms be considered viruses? – infojunkie Dec 24 '10 at 20:04
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These projects obviously does not exist. If these would exist - they would already took over the world by installing linux on every player, keyboard, router, and all humans too.

From the serious side, this would be illegal.

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Stuxnet anyone? – Tom O'Connor Dec 24 '10 at 12:12
Illegal? Show me the law. – infojunkie Dec 24 '10 at 20:03
If it's not illegal in your locality, it's at least legally questionable, which the lawyers would have a field day with. – Chris S♦ Dec 24 '10 at 22:30
@infojunkie - well in the UK it would fall foul of the Computer Misuse Act, for a start. – DJ Pon3 Dec 25 '10 at 9:17
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