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VIRUS alert

I'm most sorry, but it's possible that a virus is following me. (and
I won't know of it, least I ask or the receiver tells me so, but I've
done a virus scanner now, and beleive I'm am free of it.) 

DO NOT OPEN any attachments that are nicknamed "happy99.ex."

I found this information from:
http://www.mcafee.com/

They have a free down load scanner if you need it. 

VIRUS ALERT....Email & Newsgroup Users: Get detection and a fix for
the W32/SKA Trojan, nicknamed "HAPPY99.EXE." 

Virus Name: W32/Ska (a.k.a. Happy99.exe)
This page last updated 2/1/99

W32/Ska is a worm that was first posted to several newsgroups and has
been reported to several of the AVERT Labs locations worldwide. When
this worm is run it displays a message "Happy New Year 1999!!" and
displays "fireworks" graphics. The posting on the newsgroups has lead
to its propagation. It can also spread on its own, as it can attached
itself to a mail message and be sent unknowingly by a user. Because
of this attribute it is also considered to be a worm.

AVERT cautions all users who may receive the attachment via email to
simply delete the mail and the attachment. 

The worm infects a system via email delivery and arrives as an
attachment called Happy99.EXE. It is sent unknowingly by a user. When
the program is run it deploys its payload displaying fireworks on the
users monitor. 

Note: At this time no destructive payload has been discovered.

Most Sincerely,       
~Carleen~
Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
Rainier, OR  zone 8
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