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Spreadsheet Warning
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 31, 2009 08:32PM
Last week, Eugene Moore prepared a spreadsheet of the expanded Common Cents System chart. A board participant by the name of "Joe Hall" offered to send it to any interested parties. Subsequently, at least 2 users here have reported to me that opening the file which he sent has damaged the contents of their computer. If you received anything from "Joe Hall," do not open it. There was nothing wrong with Eugene's spreadsheet, rather it appears that what "Joe Hall" has been sending has perhaps had some type of virus attached on purpose. We are looking into some things pertaining to this.
In the meantime, Raymond Adams has posted Eugene's spreadsheet at his rod building tutorials website and it can accessed there. It appears that what Raymond has is a clean copy and is safe to download. ........... Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/31/2009 10:32PM by Tom Kirkman. Re: Spreadsheet Warning
Posted by:
Alex Dziengielewski
(24.145.81.---)
Date: December 31, 2009 11:00PM
I really hate to hear that happened. That's just disappointing.
If you can't access the one on Raymond's site, I'll volunteer to forward a copy - virus free. I didn't since someone else already had. Thanks Tom for taking the time to follow up, I know it's time out of your schedule. Let me know if I can help. ----------------- AD Re: Spreadsheet Warning
Posted by:
Eugene Moore
(---.245.83.125.Dial1.StLouis1.Level3.net)
Date: January 01, 2010 12:58AM
I personally sent out a dozen emails with that spreadsheet attached. If there were any issues I would have been informed. The purpose was to provide assistance. I'm upset that someone has chosen to use my work as a virus "mule" and this forum as a way to gain access. Re: Spreadsheet Warning
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: January 01, 2010 02:54PM
"Joe Hall" appears to be an alias used by a builder who was banned here last year.
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Posted by:
Raymond Adams
(---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: January 01, 2010 03:04PM
The file posted on The Rod Builder's Library website was recieved directly from Eugene and is free of any added content. Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Re: Spreadsheet Warning
Posted by:
Gary Henderson
(---.mco.bellsouth.net)
Date: January 03, 2010 01:22PM
Same here...the spreadsheet Gene sent me was scanned by 3 programs before it was opened (all happens behind the scenes). Virus, trojan, spyware and malware-free. Re: Spreadsheet Warning
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: January 03, 2010 04:23PM
I have already stated that the attachment sent by Gene is fine. The one sent by "Joe Hall" is not.
........... Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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