RCR Episode 210: Computer viruses

Retro Computing Roundtable

English - April 05, 2020 03:00 - ★★★★★ - 76 ratings
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Previous Episode: RCR Episode 209: Work-study credit and a satisfying kerchunk

Next Episode: RCR Episode 211: Coprocessors (Part 1)

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Earl Evans, Blake Patterson, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: Computer viruses

What experiences did you have in the “retrocomputer era” with computer viruses or related malware? Which ones do you remember? Any that caused a memorable headache? Any that you wrote? Any that had interesting technology? Do you remember antivirus software causing memorable headaches? Did you write any antivirus software? Did you write any antivirus software to eliminate a virus that you also happened to have written?

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