Re: *&#$ AOL

From: Chiliday (chiliday_at_aol.com)
Date: 11/20/04 

Date: 20 Nov 2004 16:39:24 GMT

>From what I read, it works with the whole computer, and has a spyware program,
as well. This was the letter I got.

"So I am pleased to tell you that our newest version of the AOL software,
called AOLŽ 9.0 Security Edition, now includes one of the leading
virus-protection programs at no additional charge. I encourage you to upgrade
today or order a free CD.

McAfeeŽ VirusScanŽ Online protects your entire computer from tens of thousands
of known viruses and is automatically updated to protect against the hundreds
of new virus threats that emerge each month -- helping keep you and your family
safe at all times.

No other Internet service provider offers this premium service to all of its
users for free.

And that's only the beginning. Because of your interest in safety and security,
we've built numerous enhancements into 9.0 Security Edition to better protect
your PC from other online threats. Among them:

* Better defense against spyware: AOL Spyware Protection helps protect your
computer from unwanted spyware and adware, and the new SpyZapper(TM) feature
automatically targets the most disruptive forms of malicious software for
removal.

* Improved spam and pop-up controls: Simplified spam control tools make it even
easier to keep your e-mail box and instant messages free of spam, and our
enhanced pop-up controls block more annoying pop-up ads than ever."

It also put the ad for books from LWW (Lippencott) in my spam folder.
   
>BTW - I only read that it works with AOL mail as far as scanning the
>incoming mail for viruses, so if it's from outside mail, then I guess you
>are screwed - but I've got my own virus protection already so I am not
>worried.

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