> Alan Myers wrote:
>
> > Just heard about new virus . . .
> > Do not download as it contains a new, very malicious virus which
> will
> > wipe out your hard drive and send your screen name/password to
> someone.
>
> I know your intentions are the very best, but this is a classic hoax.
>
> Should you suspect that such a warning might be real, you can always
> check one of the WebSites that deal in such matters before passing on
> the warning and thus spreading the problem.
>
> Try:
> http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/CIACHoaxes.html
> or
> http://www.kumite.com/myths/
> or
> http://www.stiller.com/hoaxes.htm
>
> All of which, by the way, specifically cover the "Bud Frogs" hoax you
> referred to.
>
> Jim Hill
> Madison WI
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