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Re: Questions about software on Internet
- Subject: Re: Questions about software on Internet
- From: Chris Kingsley <ckingsley@delphi.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Jul 94 16:25:45 -0500
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
- Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice)
- References: <31gk62$e9e@africa.lm.com>
<rgg@telerama.lm.com> writes:
>On comp.sys.binaries.apple2 and in various ftp sites I have seen software
>that I would like to download and use. However, I'm worried about problems
>with the software. For example, I remember back when the GS first came
>out there were a few programs which could accidentally wipe out entire
>hard drive volumes. Is it likely that any programs available on the net
>will do this or something equally nasty? Also, have there been any
>occurances of viruses in apple software on the net?
I doubt it, but you never know. I have never run into anything, and I download
almost everything. It's not like there are hundereds of people trying to make
viruses for this computer.
-Mike