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September 1999, Week 3

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Larry Barnes <[log in to unmask]>
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Larry Barnes <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 20 Sep 1999 10:37:40 -0700
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I think this can be classified as a true computer "bug".  In the good ole days
we worried about computer bugs, today we have advanced to computer viruses.
What's next?

Larry Barnes

Stan Sieler wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Seen on a computer collector mailing list:
>
> ...
> > I am still recovering from the effects of a
> > black widow bite I sustained while (stooopidly) reaching inside the main
> > cabinet of my HP-3000/37 the other day.  Not too serious, apparently I'm
> > not particularly allergic and it was a rather mild bite, but I've felt
> > like I've had the flu for a few days.  My doctor was amused that I got it
> > fooling around with computer artifacts, [...]
> ...
>
> Bet you didn't know that collecting old computers can be dangerous!
>
> --
> Stan (willing to run the risk) Sieler                [log in to unmask]
>                                          http://www.allegro.com/sieler/

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