4 Jan
2013
4 Jan
'13
1:59 p.m.
On Fri, 4 Jan 2013, Chuck Guzis wrote:
I'm not saying it's impossible, but all I see
there is a "claim" and
exactly WHAT version/vendor of CP/M isn't given, nor what the virus does
as well as its transmission method.
So, as in "free energy" technology, the evidence seems to be hearsay.
I agree with Chuck that a BOOT-SECTOR virus would be doubtful for
CP/M, due to the lack of standardization of format. It could still
have been done for a specific CP/M implementation, such as APPLE CP/M,
Commode 128, Kaypro, Osborne, Superbrain, or maybe even 8"SSSD. It
would have to be written for a specific one. Which ones attracted
that mindset?
OTOH, an executable file virus would not be subject to THAT
limitation, and could have been done.
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Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin at xenosoft.com