>        There is a virus on America Online being sent by email. If you get
> anything with the header "Good Times", DON'T read it or download it. It is a
> virus that will erase your hard drive.
>
>    Yes, I know that it is quite possible that these warnings are simply hoaxes
> or computer folklore, but better safe than sorry.
 
Both the  virus alerts are bogus. Viruses can't travel by email - I know
this because an expert told me. When will people  learn?