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Rachel that's not true! There really are alot of nonsensical fears expressed
 about
viruses but, there are multiple virus that can be attached to email files. The
microsoft word "concept " virus is a good example of a very common email spread
virus.  So, broad sweeping generalizations of any sort concerning viruses are
 not
very helpful.
Thanks
Greg

Rachel Barbour wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> This email virus warning is a hoax. People who write these take advantage of
> those who will forward it with good intentions (I used to be one of them!)
> It is impossible to get a virus from opening an email. The warning signs for
> hoaxes are:
>
>         1. Alarmist language like "DO NOT OPEN IT!!!!!!!!"  and "send this to
 as
>         many people as you can" should be the tip off. Remember the "Good
> Times"         virus? It was a hoax and the message was almost identical to
> the one             that was posted.
>
>         2. No official signature of the original author. If it is a real
> virus           warning (I've seen them) there usually is some way of
> verifying the              authenticity with the original sender.
>
>         3. You cannot pass a virus along through email. You CAN get a virus
> from         opening an application you've downloaded from the internet,
> however.
>
> Please be conscious of this, as there are some warnings that are authentic,
> but they tend to get buried by the hoaxes.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Rachel E. Barbour
> Centre for the Strategic Initiatives of Women
> 1701 K St. NW
> Suite 1100
> Washington, DC 20006
>
> 202/223-7956 x220 ph
> 202/223-7947 fax