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From: tanith@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Michael D Kretzer)
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Subject: Viruses problems in OS/2?????
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From: tanith@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Michael D Kretzer)
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Subject: Viruses in OS/2????
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I am interested in finding the immunity OS/2 has to viruses when compared
to DOS systems and/or DOS systems with Windows.  I have noticed that
the virus 'fighting' programs available for DOS are pretty much 
nonexistent for OS/2--is this due to the fact that OS/2 is pretty much
immune to viruses because normally one cannot 'screw' with the operating
system too much?  Are there any documents/file concerning virus 
problems and/or the relative immunity of OS/2 out there?  What experience
has anyone had with viruses in shareware and its ilk?