Origin of Plague virus. (PC)

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1 total messages Started by Roger Riordan Thu, 17 Dec 1992 22:21

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Author: Roger Riordan
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 22:21

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m.oleary@qut.edu.au asks

> Just finished reading an old computer magazine which claims that a
> Brisbane virus "expert" created the plague virus.  I thought this
> virus was created in the USA.  Any information on the accuracy of 

This report was written by a journalist who totally misinterpreted a
comment made by the gentleman in question, who was invited to add a
little local colour to a seminar addressed by John McAfee.  It was an
incredibly sloppy piece of reporting, and has no foundation whatever.
The victim is currently suing the magazine, and claiming some millions
of dollars damages.

Roger Riordan                     riordan.cybec@tmxmelb.mhs.oz.au

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