I do not agree with you about not needing anti-virus programs. My anti-virus
program has detected viruses in Word documents that I was expecting and were
sent by business associates. I would have had no reason not to open those
documents. That is a much different scenario than receiving *.exe files from
strangers, but just as deadly. Unfortunately, there is no foolproof
protection except never turning your computer on. /jim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Nick Taylor
> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 5:31 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Here you have, ;o)
>
>
> "James N. McBride" wrote:
> >
> > John, you have just sent me a copy of the Anna virus and you
> probably don't
> > even know it as it automatically sends to all on your contact
> list. Do not
> > open the Anna attachment it you have not already done it. /jnm
>
> Jim, he wouldn't be sending out the virus if he hadn't clicked on
> it (unless he's doing it intentionally).
>
> You don't need anti-virus programs! All that is needed is to NOT
> ever click on an executable attachment! To the best of my knowledge
> their is no way to become infected with any virus if you do not
> allow its carrier to execute.
>
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