first virus

xander · 01-16-2005, 05:16 PM

people, i just kinda have this question:
when was the first computer virus invented?
like the year and stuff
and like, what was the use of it? go through a net to kill a system file of the old kitchen cupboard computer made in like the 6o's or so?

Lorand · 01-16-2005, 05:24 PM

Here's a short virus history: http://www.cknow.com/vtutor/vthistory.htm

**magicman** · 01-16-2005, 06:46 PM

Imagine writing the first ever virus... talk about Pandora's Box

S_Doherty · 01-16-2005, 07:18 PM

I still think its a conspiracy...I think Norton and McAfee create viruses so there will be a need for their products !!!! LOL

**magicman** · 01-16-2005, 07:26 PM

Haha I hear you Doherty.

Still, not quite as bad as Microsoft in some respects. Have you seen the videos of Windows crashing on televised demonstrations with Bill Gates???

It makes you weep with joy... (aren't I cruel)

S_Doherty · 01-17-2005, 12:13 AM

LOL, yes, I have seen the one where they are talking about the Plug n' Pray aspects of Win 98...then they get a Blue Screen Of Death!!!! It's very funny cause Bill Gates is standing right there!!!!!! Go LINUX!!!!

Tha Killa · 01-17-2005, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorand

Here's a short virus history: http://www.cknow.com/vtutor/vthistory.htm

its pretty long, lol.

**SFR** · 01-17-2005, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tha Killa

its pretty long, lol.

...

That's one of the problems with a large chunk of todays society, if they don't get an answer within 5 seconds or less, they look elsewhere (or give up).

I bet it isn't even 5 pages long... Could take you 5-10 minutes...

besides, you might learn something! ....

Lorand · 03-02-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by magicman

Have you seen the videos of Windows crashing on televised demonstrations with Bill Gates???

It makes you weep with joy... (aren't I cruel)

A couple of crashes can't stop Sir Bill Gates: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3428673.stm

Pyotr · 03-02-2005, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SFR

besides, you might learn something! ....

Isn't that what stops many people from reading that?

01-16-2005, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
xander New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	first virus people, i just kinda have this question: when was the first computer virus invented? like the year and stuff and like, what was the use of it? go through a net to kill a system file of the old kitchen cupboard computer made in like the 6o's or so?

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magicman Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 3,063	Haha I hear you Doherty. Still, not quite as bad as Microsoft in some respects. Have you seen the videos of Windows crashing on televised demonstrations with Bill Gates??? It makes you weep with joy... (aren't I cruel) __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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01-16-2005, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 41 Posts: 3,042	Here's a short virus history: http://www.cknow.com/vtutor/vthistory.htm

01-16-2005, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
S_Doherty Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 108	I still think its a conspiracy...I think Norton and McAfee create viruses so there will be a need for their products !!!! LOL

01-17-2005, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
S_Doherty Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 108	LOL, yes, I have seen the one where they are talking about the Plug n' Pray aspects of Win 98...then they get a Blue Screen Of Death!!!! It's very funny cause Bill Gates is standing right there!!!!!! Go LINUX!!!!