Eye to eye with a wily virus

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The overwhelming majority of the 19,000 known computer viruses cause minor damage to a user's system, but they can even alter a restaurant menu. Software manufacturers, meanwhile, are taking steps to thwart viruses as the Internet gains popularity. Approximately 2,000 viruses attach themselves to miniprograms, or macros, that are embedded in software programs, according to IBM. These macro viruses can infect computers if users open e-mail attachments, for example. IBM's cyberspace immune system can treat infected computers over the Internet. Microsoft has designed a warning system for its popular Word and Excel programs, in which a prompt prevents users from opening a tainted file. More cautious computer users can invest $30 to $60 in antivirus programs that signal, or usually cure, a virus infiltration. Norton Antivirus, IBM Antivirus, McAfee Virusscan and Dr. Solomon's are some of the most popular antivirus programs. These antivirus programs can create false alarms, however.

Prevention, Computer viruses, Technology overview, Data security, Disk and file management software, Anti-virus software, Data security issue

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Working hard at playing architect

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Sierra's $49.95 Home Architect, part of its Sierra Complete Home package, can require hours of preparation before the software can display a 3-D architectural view for remodeling homeowners. The software requires precise measurements from owners before they can deploy preformed room icons in a designated area. These icons eliminate earlier layout demands of drawing numerous lines. Sierra said Home Architect is ideal for nonprofessionals performing a relatively simple project. Horizontal and vertical rulers size rooms, although it can be difficult to produce faithful replication of a proposed room. The slightest flaw can lead to frustration during the 3D display. Home Architect may be more suitable for patient users designing new homes or choosing from numerous renovation options.

Games,Recreation Software Pkgs(Micro), Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Architecture, Personal/home software, Home software, Sierra On-Line Inc., SIER, Sierra On-Line Complete Home (Personal/home software)

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Does baby want a browser? If new products click, kids will suffer system crashes before they can walk

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In an America Online survey of 10,000 parents, 2,500 said their children were using the computer by age 2. Software companies have developed games and activites to familiarize these youngsters with the mouse and keyboard. In 1998, sales of these programs were $45.8 mil, up 25.5 percent from 1997 sales of $36.5 mil. Parents are apt to view children using computers for entertainment as better than passively watching TV. Toddlers with older siblings using PCs are more apt to want to emulate them.

United States, Computer Software, Product information, Educational Software Pkgs (Micro), Computer software industry, Software industry, Educational software, Instructional materials industry, Educational/training software, Learning Company Inc., TLC, Knowledge Adventure Inc.

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