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From: rhb9805@rouge.usl.edu (Bird Rendell H)
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Subject: Re: Could this be a virus? (PC)
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Date: 18 Oct 90 16:13:55 GMT
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Todd,

    I am very new to reading this newsgroup, and I am sorry for the
delay in answering your question.

[From the description in your article...I believe...]

    Your modem has been struck by lightning. There is nothing that can
be done for it. Just pull it out/disconnect it, and replace it.  It
happens all the time. Don't be too concerned about it. I don't think
there is anything that you can do about it. Phones are designed to be
able to take the burst when it comes down the line, modems are just
not capable of taking it.

    A direct hit on your phone lines will let lightning into your
system where it will bounce from board to board and destroy
everything.  Be glad this didn't occur to you.

Rendell