Computer Virus Myths

Have you ever encountered a computer virus? Have you ever wondered where they come from? Are they real or just a myth or even a hoax? Are the software companies that write virus detection applications behind it all, to justify their existence. If you have ever been worried by any of this stuff, check out this site which aims to debunk some of the horror stories surrounding the various strains of computer virus (or is that virii?).
Do you know the body on the roofrack Urban Myth? – Has the whole world gone mad?

What is the best FREE Virus software for Windoze XP ?
Cheers
L
Favorite seems to be AVG http://free.avg.com/gb-en/homepage
but have you tried Microsoft’s latest offering http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/default.aspx
For more see the anti-virus page http://www.cyclonesystems.co.uk/archives/181