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Subject: I have to post this.....

Author: James Robertson

Date: 13:35:21 06/14/99


My dad is really concerned about picking up a new virus or something. Because I
handle a large amount of email attachments, he wanted me to make sure I would do
it in a safe way, so he told me to post this question here.

I am of the opinion that if I am sent an attached text file, there is no way it
can hurt me, no matter what I do with it (unless someone sends me virus.cpp, and
I compile and run it). I am pretty sure that if I do not open any executable
files and disable all macros, I am safe.

What are your opinions? Am I setting myself up for disaster? I would really
appreciate any help.

Thanks!
James



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