> Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 11:50:02 -0400 > Subject: Re: "blank" e-mails? > From: "Eric D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > on 26/4/02 19:34, BG at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Hi Gene & Eric: I received 5 such emails from the LEM Swap list just now... >> (Friday, 4/26); yet also one "junk mail" with no "From" address; and two >> legit newsletters also not showing their "From" addresses... >> >> If I understand Eric's reply below, this means these emails are coming from >> PeeCee people who do not know they are "infected"? >> >> Question (just to make sure): Does it affect my WS in any way and what I am >> mailing out (via OE for Mac 5.0.2)? > > No, Macs are _virtually_ immune to viruses. There are a few that can take > advantage of OE vulnerabilities (if you want to be safe, upgrade to OE 5.0.3 > (free download)) but they can't harm your computer.
Hi Eric: Thank you for the reply. I did think Macs were pretty "safe" in the virus dept., but just making sure. Also, thanks for the tip about OE 5.0.3. I hadn't heard that there was an updated version. Best regards/BG -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
