From: "Rob Slade" <rslade@sprint.ca>
MLVIRHLP.RVW 981011
"VirusHelp", Henri Delger, 1995,
http://goodstuff.prodigy.com/Mailing_Lists/virushelp.html
%A Henri Delger henri_delger@prodigy.com
%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 virushelp@listserv.prodigy.com.
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1998 MLVIRHLP.RVW 981011
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