Re: File called "SUICIDE.IBM"

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From: Carl Fink
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1992 01:25

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  I might point out that a file the extension of which is IBM can't be a 
(or contain a) virus, since it can't be executed under MS DOS.  Only
files ending in .COM, .EXE, or .SYS can ordinarily be executed.  Files
with other endings can be executed by other programs (i.e. .OVL, .DRV) but
I don't know of any viruses that attack overlays or video drivers or 
whatever.


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From: carlf@panix.com (Carl Fink)
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Subject: Re: File called "SUICIDE.IBM"
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Date: 12 Sep 92 01:25:55 GMT
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