From: "Rob Slade" <rsladeat_private> MLVIRHLP.RVW 981011 "VirusHelp", Henri Delger, 1995, http://goodstuff.prodigy.com/Mailing_Lists/virushelp.html %A Henri Delger henri_delgerat_private %D 1995 %O http://pages.prodigy.com/virushelp/vhelp.htm %P ~ 10 p. monthly %T "VirusHelp" VirusHelp does not predate the creation of the alt.comp.virus newsgroup, but with the current suspension of the VIRUS-L/comp.virus list it forms the oldest and most reliable ongoing interactive virus information resource on the net. Moderated by Henri Delger, it is not something you can set your watch by, but you can generally expect at least two issues per month. Each issue contains several questions or comments from readers, generally with answers or expansion from Mr. Delger. However, there are numerous leading antiviral experts who subscribe to the list as well, and who may write in with answers or information. Because of the moderation the quality of the discussion is very high, although traffic is relatively low. In comparison to other virus lists and groups, many messages relate to the operation, strengths, and weaknesses of specific antiviral software. Other discussions include the usual calls for help when noticing some strange happening, as well as warnings about new viruses or trojans on the loose. Debate about potential, but not actual, new virus operations or concepts related to viral or antiviral technology is not unknown. Although the majority of messages are associated with Wintel systems other platforms are not excluded and messages about Macs, for example, are proportionately much higher than on other lists. Generally the moderator will comment on all messages received, even those providing, or purporting to provide, information. Virus "experts" seem to grow under every bush, so Delger is quite free with correction when it is called for. He is free with opinion, but clearly indicates it as such. Each issue also contains a large, if not exhaustive, list of recent antiviral software releases for a number of operating systems. The inventory specifies software, filename and release date, although the location of the file is left to the reader. (If you are a Prodigy subscriber, all of the listed files are available from a library there, and Delger does provide a list of vendor sites.) A recent addition has been a consistent warning against Internet hoaxes, particularly false virus alerts. Subscriptions are free of charge, and may be obtained via the Web at: http://pages.prodigy.com/virushelp/vhelp.htm General virus information and back issues of VirusHelp are available at http://pages.prodigy.com/virushelp/ or the mirror at http://pages.prodigy.net/henri_delger/index.htm. Messages to the list itself can be addressed to virushelpat_private copyright Robert M. Slade, 1998 MLVIRHLP.RVW 981011 -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Repent Security Incorporated [www.repsec.com]
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