Re: FUD - was FAX a virus

On 3/2/07, Craig Wright <cwright@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello,

The idea of faxing a virus is ludicrous and this demonstrates the FUD in the industry.

I remember when they said that about email.

Good Times, Good Times...

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