WDEF and Font Problems

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From: John Norstad
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 1989 17:15

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We can configrm that the WDEF virus definitely does cause problems with
the display of font styles.  One of the bugs in the virus is that it
destroys the contents of a low core global used by the Font Manager.
The low core global is not documented by Apple, so we don't know EXACTLY
what it is used for, but we do know that it is used in some way by the
Font Manager, and it involves font styles.

If you are having problems with the proper display of font styles it is
a very strong indication that you are infected by the WDEF virus.  You
should get Disinfectant 1.4 and repair your disks, or rebuild your desktop
files to get rid of the virus.

John Norstad        Northwestern University      jln@acns.nwu.edu

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From: jln@accuvax.nwu.edu (John Norstad)
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Subject: WDEF and Font Problems
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Date: 10 Dec 89 17:15:51 GMT
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