This Day in History January 30, 1982

By Ruth on January 30, 2015 in history, technology
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It was on this date in 1982, that Richard Skretna wrote the first computer virus called Elk Cloner. He was a teenager at the time, and this first virus was disguised an Apple II boot program. It was 400 lines long, and this was before anti-virus programs were around like they are now.  He only did it as a prank, and it infected the floppy disks of the people he knew.

1 Corinthians 2:9 – But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

For more information:

https://www.dynadot.com/community/article/qa/elk-cloner-virus

http://thisdayintechhistory.com/01/30/first-computer-virus-written/

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

2 Comments

  1. Kelly Nicholson July 24, 2015 Reply

    yeah,and that why we have to run hog programs to stop furure viruse..thanks pal!

  2. Dede February 8, 2015 Reply

    I still don’t understand how computer viruses work! It’s humbling to know that a teenager created it.
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