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20 Years of Computer Viruses

Tuxedo Jack writes "The Register reports that twenty years ago today (19 January 1986), the first computer virus, Brain, was discovered. By modern standards, this was a minor virus, and it spread by floppy disks, which is a far cry from the network-aware worms of today. Still, though, it was the first noted virus, and we've had twenty years of pain and annoyance from it and its successors. Happy birthday, Brain, you and all your little virus friends - just know we're doing our damndest to keep you from having more."

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  1. W00t 7P by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
  2. Computer Virus? Wot that? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    How's THIS for a computer virus!? Pass it on!!! My troll bretheren, it's time to pick a new hallowed shock image. I propose the above link. Please make sure to click on it many many time. Thank yoo. Kill the white, pimply, heterosexual bastards who call themselves the GNAA!!! I call jihad on them!!!

  3. ATTN: GNAA Dweebs!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Look! We found your mother's web site! No seriously! This woman is the mother of the nerd who started the GNAA trolls. If you don't believe it, do a little googling and dig deeper.

  4. Ah yes that one! by sheepoo · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...which came out of Pakistan.
    For better or for worse, the Pakistanis did start something :)