Guide to Computer Viruses: How to avoid them, how to get rid of them, and how to get help

Robert Slade is one of the foremost experts in the field of virus research. He regularly posts messages in the comp.virus newsgroup and has been instrumental in helping to sort out much of the confusion and misinformation surrounding self-replicating programs. This guide to computer viruses is the most clear and comprehensive text available on the subject. In addition to his background, history, and theory of computer viruses, Slade focuses on their practical elimination. The appendices include an informative FAQ, comparative reviews of the major--and some of the minor--anti-virus software, and a terrific glossary. Slade is a crusader for the thoughtful dissemination of the complexities of computer viruses and the dispelling of dangerous rumors. For those who are looking to resolve an immediate viral attack on their system, turn to chapter 2, "A Beginner's Panic Guide to Viral Programs." He also includes a companion disk with his favorite public domain anti-virus software for both the Macintosh and the PC.