It's a hoax.  See http://www.datafellows.com/hoaxes/wobbhoax.htm and
http://www.stiller.com/wobbler.htm for details.

You seem offended that some people don't like virus warning posts.  If you
want to post virus warnings without pissing people off, here's a simple
formula:

1. Do a quick web search to find out if it's a hoax BEFORE posting it to
thousands of people and wasting everyone's time with it.

2. Don't begin your message by insulting people just because they advocate
using a little diligence and consideration for other list members instead of
spreading still more time-eating misinformation all over the Internet.  You
may not care whether it's a hoax, but many of us prefer not to go around
wasting our time every time someone yells "the sky is falling".

> Some people don't like to read posts about viruses, and I hope they are
> lucky enough to not acquire one that will make them shut up for quite
> some time.
>
> IBM and AOL are anouncing this new virus:
>
> Name:           CALIFORNIA
> Contamination:  Internet Download
> Targets:        Hard Disk vital files + Web Browsers
> Antivirus:      Not developed yet
> Power:          More powerful than Melissa
> Recomendation:  Do not download files named  "CALIFORNIA"
>
> An oax? I don't care, better be prepared.
>


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                                        Peace,
                                        William Kitchen
                                        bill@iglobal.net

The future is ours to create.