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From: pro-angmar!jerryf@alfalfa.com (Jerry Feldman)
Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: PC Emulator on an ST (PC)
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Date: 18 Apr 91 00:05:53 GMT
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In reply to Andrew Mclean's query about the Atari ST.  First, when
running PC-DITTO, PC-DITTO II, or other PC emulator, the Atari ST is a
PC CLONE. However, a PC VIRUS cannot place itself onto a
write-protected diskette. The Atari file system is identical to the PC
file system, and a PC virus could install itself onto an ST or PC
partition on the hard disk. Since the Atari's OS (GEM and GEMDOS) is
in ROM, viruses are not as prevatent on the ST.

Regards,
Jerry Feldman
Director, Atari ST User Group
The Boston Computer Society
One Kendall Square
Building 1400
Cambridge, MA 02139
USA
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