Cousins, This afternoon and evening, we had two postings regarding a supposed message from Bill Gates. Please be aware that this is one of the better-known examples of Internet Hoaxes, having been making the rounds for at least a couple of years. Check http://www.umich.edu/~virus-busters/hoaxes/gates.html for a few specifics on it. About the only difference in this version is that you will (supposedly) receive less money than in the original! A basic rule to follow when you receive messages such as this is to delete them, and if you're so inclined, respond to the person who sent it to you, citing web sources regarding its "truth." If it sounds incredulous, it probably is! and that is why we have a rule against posting Virus Warnings and Hoaxes. Now let's get back to helping each other find links to their families, which is the true spirit of the season -- GIVING, not GETTING! Regards to all! JS List Custodian _______________________________________________ James Shuman, Telecommunications Coordinator The California Arts Project jshuman@telis.org http://www.ucop.edu/tcap/ _______________________________________________