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Article: Computer viruses revisited. (Tech Talk)
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- Computer Shopper
- Article date:
- June 1, 1995
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Yes, they're still out there, and they aren't going away anytime soon. Viruses are a nasty, fact of computing life in the '90s. Even though they're no longer quite as newsworthy, they're actually thriving better than ever, replicating and causing continual headaches for network administrators and everyday users.
Fact is, most of us are tired of them by now. They're the bad jokes of computer life. There's no more unpleasant sensation than the useless frustration you get while facing a deadline at the office and getting a virus. On top of your usual worries, you've got to stop work and disinfect your machine. Plus, you have to warn everyone else in the office that you ...