Msg: 2226 *Conference*
04-02-92 21:42:07
From: MICHAEL ALONZO
To : RICHARD HANSON
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1781 (HAVE YOU HEARD?)
Thanks, everyone, for all the information and help. I will tell you what happened... The local computer store was nice enough (and Central Point was in on this) giving out free copies of their software, good ONLY for Michaelangelo and Friday the 13th virus. They also included McAfee (most up-to-date version) as well. Ran it at home...no problems. Gave it to my boss (I work in a school district) and he ran it on all 12 computers in our department. The ONLY computer that did not have a virus was the computer for the computer aided dispatching system! Freaky! Needless to say, there was a memo out the following day about "Unauthorized Users" and the fact that anyone caught putting ANY program on ANY machine in the distrcit without written permission would be terminated. I guess they (the school board) really went crazy when they found out. As for the wag that suggested computer condoms, the keyboard cover that Radio Shack sells was often referred to in just that manner. He can pick one up for $5.95 at any store! Sorry I took so long to get around but when you drive a bus, things happen!