Re: Phony Pkzip 2.01 or Not?

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From: Lowell Morrison
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 16:21

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In article <92363.225001I18BC@CUNYVM.BITNET> CUNY/Spartacus <I18BC@CUNYVM.BITNET> writes:
>Hi folks,
>
>   I was logon to a local BBS today and I seen a copy of PKWARE
>pkunzip version 2.01.  Is this a "phony" hacked version of
>pkunzip or is it legitimate?  I recall a hacked version
>circulating about one year ago and I wonder if this is the
>same one so I could warn the SysOps.
>
>BTW, I also recall PKWARE posted an official statement of
>a hacked copy.  Is this announcement still available from ftp
>so I can get it and send it to the SysOps.
>
>Thanks.
>
Yep, as phoney as a $3 bill, the latest word from PKWare is that the
shipping of the new version is projected to start next week.  And
whole droves of us will "Q" dial to get in and download the new
version (FINALLY!!!!!)....(er, I hope)...

--Lowell Morrison
--Uncle Wolf

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Subject: Re: Phony Pkzip 2.01 or Not?
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