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Saltah'na
Chinese Canadian, or 75% Commie Bastard.
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For those who didn't get my forward.........

W95 Babylonia Virus

This looks like a very complicated virus, and very easy to get infected by, from the looks of things. Look at it very carefully........

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Except Temptation

[This message has been edited by Tahna Los (edited December 09, 1999).]


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Charles Capps
We appreciate your concern.
It is noted and stupid.
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So much for insisting that help files can't be executed.

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Me: "My virginity..."
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Baloo
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The antivirus software companies have a vested interest in warning everyone of any "new" virus, no matter how effective. Still, it's wise to update your antivirus protection occasionally (or get some if you have none), but don't panic.

Most viruses don't spread as rapidly as the antivirus companies want you to believe. A-V companies often label variants of an old virus as a "new" virus, even if it isn't as effective a virus as the old one. Whenever they discover anything new, they immediately call press conferences to announce the discovery of the new virus, and that only THEIR antivirus program is of any use against it ("immediately" may be construed to mean right after they've discovered how to make the "cure" to the virus and make it available for download, if they're the first to discover it).

"Beware of 'Brand X' antivirus. We can tell you that we know OUR program is 100% effective against this new threat, but who knows how poorly Brand X might perform? Why take chances?"

Here's a link to some computer virus sanity: Computer Virus Myths.

It's wise to have a reputable antivirus program running in the background, and it's wise to update on a regular basis. By the time most virus warnings reach the public, rest assured, your antivirus program's manufacturer will have the appropriate fix ready to download.

Don't
Panic!

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Aethelwer
Frank G
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I'm glad my computer is immune to viruses.

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Fabrux
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One of the reasons I want a Mac. Seeing as where if I had a computer that was immune to viruses, I wouldn't get Server2 again. That was...fun...

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LOA
Migraine Mistress
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You mean your status line in SERIOUS???? You DO want and iMac??? I thought it was a joke this whole time......

Wow.........

~LOA

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the love that was here is filled up by anger and rage..." ~FOM

Men Suck. Except Ben & Jerry.... *smile*


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Aethelwer
Frank G
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Fabrux has seen the light, and it is colored Bondi Blue!

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Saltah'na
Chinese Canadian, or 75% Commie Bastard.
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OHMIGOD!!!!! Fabrux has been CORRUPTED!!!!!!

AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!

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I can resist anything.......
Except Temptation


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TSN
I'm... from Earth.
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*starts scheduling Fabrux' intervention* We want to help you... :-)

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-C. Montgomery Burns, The Simpsons

[This message has been edited by TSN (edited December 11, 1999).]


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Elim Garak
Plain and simple
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Macs are good. At the very least, in principle. I don't like the OS, though.

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Jubilee
...complete with cherries!
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*shudder,shudder* *face starts ticking* *body goes into twitching fit*

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