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Subject: Re: GenChat-D Digest V97 #220
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:59:29 -0600 (CST)


Mike, I've found GEDCOM files to generally be free from viruses (too much trouble for the
mischief-minded to tamper with). However, it's a good idea to have a virus-protection program
in place anytime you sign onto the Internet. The one I use is called ViralScan and is made by
Easysoft.

On 11/23/97 22:50:25 you wrote:
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>I am fairly new to computors and genealogy.I came across a couple of
>family gedcoms I wanted to download,my son told me not to because he
>says thats how you get viruses.Can someone explain if its safe or
>not??Thanks Jackie
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