Hello JdBP,

 >   One of them even contains  some assembly.  I'll bet 
 > that all of  those non-existent OS/2 virus writers that are 
 > lurking will be so  impressed ...

If you have internet access, get you a copy of 40Hex...

 > //  OS/2 does not allow self-modifying code.
 > //  OS/2 does not allow direct access to the I/O ports
 > //  OS/2 does not allow a running EXE or DLL to be modified
 > //  OS/2 doesn't allow low-level write access to an active 
 > partition

A virus doesn't need to do anything of the above to be a virus (ie reproduce).
It hasn't to be self-modifying, it doesn't have to use port writes, can
infect non-running EXE (or DLLs), doesn't need low-level access to an
active partition.

Strictly speaking, I am disadvantaged here because you can post source code
to prove your point. If I don't I could be called a liar and if I do, i'll
be called a criminal or a vandal !

So, since you and Peter Fitzsimmons seem to be reasonnable persons, let's
say that I'll send you more info through crash mail.

Pierre Vandevenne - F-PROT Technical Support BENELUX & France

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