The recent rash of new viruses was unusual , but not unprecedented. In fact, new viruses are appearing at the alarming rate of 10-15 new viruses per day. Computer users, especially web surfers, do not have the luxury of thinking that viruses are bad things that happen to other people.
Viruses can attack almost any computer at anytime.
While you may be able to avoid viruses by not sharing diskettes, not opening e-mail attachments and not downloading files, the reality of the computer world today is that every computer needs to be shielded from viruses with a good virus protection program. There are several very good anti-virus programs available right now, and Norton AntiVirus is one of the best. A Mac version is also available. Symantec, the manufacturer of the Norton products , has always been a leader in the virus protection business. They recently formed an alliance with IBM that also puts the powerful Thomas Watson Research Center in their research corner.