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Go on, break the chain

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Computer users are plagued by chain letters that travel through cyberspace, warning of dangerous computer viruses or promising prizes that do not exist. Industry analysts are surprised that electronic mail users, who are usually technologically savvy, would be victimized by such hoaxes. Some suggest the natural impulse to connect to others as well as the charitable impulse to protect or help others may be responsible for the habit of forwarding chain letters through cyberspace.

Author: Branscum, Deborah
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
United States, Electronic mail systems, Email, Chain letters

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The 'Ultima' gold rush

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Online gamers are earning monetary rewards for spending their free time playing games online. Game players of Ultima Online, a medieval fantasy game are selling the virtual property they have won and built up over time. They sell the virtual property at online actions houses to other players who do not have the time to build up the necessary property or skills for the most enjoyable play.

Author: Branscum, Deborah
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Computer software industry, Software industry, Economic aspects, Computer games, Computer adventure games

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Security blankets

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A simple and effective way of protecting your computer from viruses, spam and spyware is discussed. The step-by-step instructions include getting a firewall, updating the operating systems, getting anti-virus software and being careful about opening attachments.

Author: Gray, Patrick
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
Software Publishers, General services, Systems Software Pkgs (Micro), Safety and security measures, Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, Anti-virus software, Firewall technology, Firewalls (Data security), 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system

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