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rsj> There are over 11,000 known virus, however only about 500-600
rsj> are in wide spread population {See the current Wild List} so
rsj> 400-500 of the most common is quite sufficient for testing
rsj> purposes. They 
You're rather quick with that "conclusion".  Suppose a virus called
V-X is rampant in Ottawa (where I am).  Suppose it is very unusual to
find it anywhere else in the world.  It is unlikely to be one of the
500-600 you're referring to.
In _my_ case, the testing would be of no use whatsoever.  The very
best scanner in the test _might not_ detect V-X at all, and therefore
offer me _no_ protection against a major (in this area) threat.
TTFN. Rick.
Ottawa, ON 25 Dec 18:28 
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