Word: local
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...copies. But foreigners, particularly Americans, were given virus-ridden versions. Why the special treatment for outsiders? The brothers' somewhat confused rationalization hinges on a loophole in Pakistani law. According to Basit, copyright protection in Pakistan does not extend to computer software. Therefore, he says, it is not illegal for local citizens to trade in bootleg disks; technically, they are not engaged in software piracy. Then why infect American buyers? "Because you are pirating," says Basit. "You must be punished...
...giving it away. Brown's Vaccine 1.0 is available free on most national computer networks, including CompuServe, the Source and GEnie. InterPath's McAfee fights viruses from a 27-ft. mobile home known as the Bugbuster. Carrying up to six different computers with him, he pays house calls on local firms and colleges that have been infected, dispensing advice and vaccines and, like a good epidemiologist, taking samples of each strain of virus. Lately he has been averaging more than 30 calls a day. Says he: "You're always trying to stay one step ahead or as close behind...
Some already have. USA Today: The Television Show got a chilly reception when it first aired last week. Local affiliates and nervous advertisers reported that viewership was down significantly from expectations. In the hot Los Angeles market, the show racked up only half as many watchers when it went up against the sugarcoated "Entertainment Tonight...
...legislation does not ignore education, treatment and rehabilitation for drug abusers, authorizing more money to the states for such programs. Both federal and local law enforcement agencies would receive more money...
Legislative aides and local politicians have been passing on that advice to Rep. Saundra Graham (D-Cambridge) since last Thursday night. That was when she lost her primary race to relative unknown Alvin P. Thompson by 49 votes...