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From: "Mike" <>
Subject: Re: [INGEN] List Admin
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 09:25:51 -0700
References: <BB724AF2.B44A%pmount@nre.umass.edu>


I just wanted to post my 2 cents worth on the virus situation, and I
apoligize before hand because this is for genealogy posts. But, not only
should you keep your Windows (or other OS) up to date and your virus
scanning software up to date, many people don't think about backing up their
address books in their email programs. I use Outlook Express and back up
once a month as a .TXT file, then if you lose your address book from a
virus, just import the .TXT into your email programs address book.

Mike Roberts


----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Mount" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 8:48 AM
Subject: [INGEN] List Admin


> Well, all these worms/virus "thingys" have hit one or more folks on the
> lists so I hope you have all updated your virus protection and if you use
> windoze have gotten the appropriate patch. I have rec'd several hundred
> bounced emails in the past few days, most from the lists but some of them
my
> own.
>
> This "nasty" little bugger has forged MY email address and is spewing out
> messages some of which are titled "Thank You", "details", "great movie",
> etc. Sooo, beware and DO NOT OPEN anything that comes from this address:
>
>
>
> That is NOT my current address so it is the way to check whether it's a
> legitimate message from me as list administrator.
>
> Rootsweb strips all attachments before sending mail to the lists so list
> mail is safe-guarded.
>
> Thanks for your continued cooperation,
>
> Pat Mount
> List Admin
>
>
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