Re: Questions from a Linux Newbie

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From: Alan Vidler
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 00:00

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>>try disable the virus protection on the BIOS.

>The *reason* would help - when you installed linux you probably (and
>reasonably) installed lilo into the MBR (Master Boot Record).  This is
>a popular haunt for viruses, so virus checkers whinge if it is
>changed. 
..come to think of it, probably simply creating/changing a partition
would do it.

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