X-Message-Number: 6642
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 07:43:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joseph Strout <>
Subject: Re: Viruses (total bunk)

Just in case anyone didn't know, this "GOOD TIMES" virus is a memetic
virus -- it's a myth that propagates itself by getting people to believe
it and pass it on.  Of course, no such real virus exists, and indeed most
of the traits ascribed to it are impossible.  (As if an infinite loop
could damage your processor!  I love that part!)  This myth has been
around for years and seems amazingly resilient.

I'm sure most of you know this already, but I mention it just in the off
chance there is someone on the list who hadn't heard it before.  If you
know anyone who has fallen for this scheme, please tell them that it is
complete garbage.

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|    Joseph J. Strout           Department of Neuroscience, UCSD   |
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