Re: Questions about software on Internet

[Chris Kingsley <ckingsley@delphi.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