um, it is not possible to transmit a virus in a regular text message.  it is,
however, possible to transmit a virus if you attach an infected executable
program to the email.

a good rule of thumb:  never run a program you got through email but didnt ask
for.

pete



Arne Hanna wrote:

> One evening over dinner, the question was asked.
> Now people are refusing to speak to each other, the  wedding is off, the
> food in the fridge is labelled and use of the living room is on a rostered
> basis.
> Can someone clear this up?  Is it or is it not possible to transfer a virus
> via email?
>
> Cheers
> Arne
>
> "The DOLPHIN, desiring to sleep, floats atop the water;having fallen
> asleep,he sinks slowly to the floor of the sea;being awakened by striking
> the bottom,he rises again to the surface. Having thus risen, he falls
> asleep again,descends once more to the bottom, and revives himself anew in
> the same fashion. He thus enjoys his rest in motion."