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From: p1@arkham.wimsey.bc.ca (Rob Slade)
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Subject: IBM VIRSCAN version (PC)
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Date: 14 Mar 91 19:40:56 GMT
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MICKLE@CSMCMVAX.BITNET (David K. Mickle) writes:

> I got my copy through our PC vendor, Microage of Beverly Hills.  They
> obtained it at my request from their IBM rep who downloaded it from an
> IBM internal service.  The version number 1.51 is correct.

My understanding is that, until March 8th, the correct "public" version
of IBM's VIRSCAN product was 1.3, 1.51 being a corresponding "internal"
product.  However, I believe version 2.00.01 is now available for both
internal and public use.

I'm sure David will correct any errors i've made :-)


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