>About 6 years ago I was hit with the NVWL (no vowel) virus. >All the vowel keys on my keyboard were disabled. I was reduced to using >PopChar until I totally rebuilt my hd. It didn't erase all my vowels in >existing docs, though. Wouldn't want to get it again. >I was glad to know that it didn't destroy any files, though.
Geez, at least the old viruses were clever. NVIR A (I had it for a while, didn't know it) caused the computer to bong twice on bootup, and would sometimes take hold of the speech synthesizer and say something to the effect of "Don't Worry" or "Be Calm." Nowadays all of the viruses are just, "I'm-a-gunna send a copy of myself to all yall's friends, then trash yer hard drive!" Whoopee. -- Alex Allee [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------- Visit EnigMac! Updated: 07/29/2001 <http://freehost.nu/members/enigmac/> -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
