On Fri, 5 May 2000 13:11:33 +0100 Margaret Fuller
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> After yesterday's lovebug virus (and before that), we have been instructed
> not to accept emails with attachments. I expect other institutions have
> issued a similar order.
> So please, if you wish me to read your emails, don't send them as
> attachments. I realise that this might make some emails rather large, but
> it's probably a good security measure. We have already detected the virus
> on the serials list.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Margaret Fuller
> College Librarian
> Fire Service College
> Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos. GL56 0RH
> Tel: 01608 650831
> Fax: 01608 651494
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
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I think this is very sensible. A few weeks ago I was taken
to task for recommending that people did not open
attachments from outside sources. I was advised that I
could trust virus protection software to prevent any
problems. I think the love bug has vindicated me.
Michael Robbins,
Senior Library Assistant,
University of East Anglia Library,
Norwich,
NR4 7TJ
Tel: 01603 592437/592421
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