hunter@oakhill.UUCP (Hunter Scales) (10/09/88)
I recall reading in this group that the game HUMP contained a virus.
Can anyone tell me if this is true? If so what are the symptoms and
is there any cure? My girlfriend is borrowing a Mac SE for awhile
and it had HUMP on it. Also, if the game is ok, how the heck it
played? I can't make head or tails of it.
Thanks,
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(I am responsible for myself and my dog and no-one else)palmer@tybalt.caltech.edu (David Palmer) (10/10/88)
In article <1555@oakhill.UUCP> hunter@oakhill.UUCP (Hunter Scales) writes: > > I recall reading in this group that the game HUMP contained a virus. > Can anyone tell me if this is true? If so what are the symptoms and > is there any cure? My girlfriend is borrowing a Mac SE for awhile > and it had HUMP on it. Also, if the game is ok, how the heck it > played? I can't make head or tails of it. There is NO evidence that "humpback" has anything to do with viruses. The rumor was started because someone couldn't think of any other reason for the game to exist. The object of the game is to put a camel through a needle's eye. This has been compared in difficulty with putting a rich man into heaven[1], so if you're Reagan, Falwell, or any of the other telepreachers, you will probably keep at it, but otherwise you will quickly come to the conclusion that it is impossible. (Try the knitting needle for an added degree of difficulty.) In the words of the sage, "It's a joke son. (Nice boy, but about as sharp as a sack full of wet mice.)" [1] Jesus Christ, as quoted in the New Testament. His words may be unfamiliar because they are irrelevant to modern religion. [2] Foghorn Leghorn. David Palmer palmer@tybalt.caltech.edu ...rutgers!cit-vax!tybalt.caltech.edu!palmer "Flowers -- Just say NO!!" - Mighty Mouse