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From: Jett zmjett@*********.com
Subject: Happy99.exe: Don't open it!
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 03:07:57 -0500
That Paolo wrote:

> > The virus disguises itself as a neat little program that, when opened,
> > displays Java-style fireworks. When you open it, it creates a couple new
> > files that hang around on your harddrive and send itself out through
> > your e-mail, usually without you knowing (bugger!).
>
> And you *really* executed a program received through email??!
>
> Tsk tsk... children, stay away from the fire.....

It was from a friend of mine whom I regularly exchange interesting little
programs with. Well fucking excuse me for being naive.


--Jett

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"I'll make this clear, that I'm just here for backup. And to offer the
occasional advice or insult."
--Jett, on being an NPC

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