Viruses are unfortunately becoming a serious problem on Acorn computers and at the present time at least 74 families of virus, Dver 100 viruses in all have been isolated.
The effect of the viruses varies from just a simple message on certain days, to more serious disruption of the computer and potential loss of program and data files. It is quite possible for a virus to be spreading through the files of your hard disc and infecting your (and other peoples) floppies without any visible effect until one particular date when it suddenly announces its presence.
Viruses are potentially most serious for hard disc systems, but even floppy systems can suffer from a rapid spread of infection on discs used on unprotected computers. Network systems, of course, are the most vulnerable of all.
The virus protection software works in two ways.
VProtect is a small module which automatically loads when the computer is switched on and will identify any viruses which attempt to infect that computer, and prevent them doing so.
!Killer is a powerful application that can scan any filing system and identify and remove any of the known viruses quickly and easily.
The Virus Protection disc also includes documentation about many of the known viruses including details such as specific infection dates, effects of infection etc.
Pineapple's Virus Protection Scheme operates by keeping a register of members who are sent new versions of !KILLER on a regular basis, normally 3-4 times a year.
The cost of joining the Virus Protection Scheme for a single computer installation is just £24.00 + vat (£28.20) for the first year, with a reduced fee for subsequent years membership. Inexpensive Site licences are available for multi computer installations. Simply send your full name and address with a cheque or credit card details or an official order to Pineapple Software.
Don't wait until you get infected, innoculate your computer now and help prevent the spread of Archimedes Computer viruses!