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From: cosell@bbn.com (Bernie Cosell)
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Subject: Re: The Worm on NPR, 10 Nov 88
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Date: 11 Nov 88 20:34:01 GMT
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In article <2197@ficc.uu.net> peter@ficc.uu.net (Peter da Silva) writes:
}Gene Spafford and Cliff Stohl, together with Renee Montaine and Robert
}Segal (spelling subject to random drug testing, ordering subject to the
}whimsy of the script) talked viruses last night on NPR. A humorous and
}remarkably accurate (for a popular presentation) description of the worm
}was aired, and a call for moderation was made.
}
}Congratulations... now if you can only get CBS to air it...
}
}(Voice over... "Hello MIT", "Hello, please log in", "No thanks, I'd just
}like a list of machines you talk to", "OK, there's Berkeley...", "Thanks,
}SUCKER"... (dialing sounds) "Hello, Berkeley", "Hello, please log in", "No
}thanks, I'd just like to send some mail", "OK, where to?", "DEBUG"...
}(dramatic chord, evil laughter, etc...))
}
}Damn, I wish I'd got that on tape.

You can.  Instead of lamenting that you missed the opportunity to steal a
copy of their report by pirating a copy, you can call NPR (202-822-2000)
and ask to BUY a copy.  They'll be happy to accommodate.  $15, I believe.

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