Listmembers, We always need to defend our computers against viruses. Right now, it is essential that we remember to do so, because there are worm viruses circulating. Remember that, once opened, worm viruses get into an innocent person's computer and send randomly, forging the FROM: address. The innocent person who unknowingly opened the virus and activated it usually does not even realize what has happened. Remember not to open any attachments, unless you know that the person who sent it is sending that particular attachment deliberately. Even if it is from your sister or best friend, be sure that s/he intended to send that particular attachment - her/his computer could be infected, and unknowingly be sending you a worm. For the next couple of weeks (at least), I advise that you do not open ANY attachments that end in .exe, - no matter who they are from, or what they claim to be - that attachment that looks to be and says it is a Holiday card could very well be a worm. Go to http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/virus1.html and read what RootsWeb has to say about these viruses, then go to the other links off that page and read what they say also. If you have any doubts about anything you receive, ask someone at the RootsWeb helpdesk http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help.cgi and/or join the virus discussion list - sub to virus-discussion-L-request@rootsweb.com Within the next couple of weeks, we will have many new cousins join us who have received computers for Christmas. Many have not used computers before. Let's please remember how we felt when we first came online, remember that these are our kin (maybe our line!!), and remember to be patient, helpful and kind. If a new cousin seems lost and/or is making mistakes, please take him/her under your wing and help, rather than being critical. I sincerely hope all of you have a happy, healthy, peaceful and safe holiday season!! Carol C-H <cch@netdoor.com> http://www2.netdoor.com/~cch/ If a problem can be solved, worry is unnecessary; If a problem cannot be solved, no amount of worry will help.