EXERCISE 23.8

The following paragraph has been checked with a spell checker. Cut and paste the text into the box for editing. Proofread carefully and correct any errors that the spell checker missed.I see that you have send me a warning about a computer virus that can destroy my hard drive, mangle my soft ware, and generally reek havoc on my computer. How ever, you may not be aware oft he fact that warnings like this one are almost never real. When a message axes you to foreword it to every one in you’re address book, you should know immediately that its a hoax. User who send false warnings about viruses to hundreds of there friends are not doing any one a favor; instead, they are simple slowing down traffic on line and creating problems that maybe worst then any technical difficulties cause by the virus—if the virus even exist. Please insure that warnings contain a grain of true before you past them on. If your worried that my computer might be in danger, set you mind at easy. I will except responsibility if the machine goes hay wire.

I see that you have sent me a warning about a computer virus that can destroy my hard drive, mangle my software, and generally wreak havoc on my computer. However, you may not be aware of the fact that warnings like this one are almost never real. When a message asks you to forward it to everyone in your address book, you should know immediately that it’s a hoax. Users who send false warnings about viruses to hundreds of their friends are not doing anyone a favor; instead, they are simply slowing down traffic online and creating problems that may be worse than any technical difficulties caused by the virus—if the virus even exists. Please ensure that warnings contain a grain of truth before you pass them on. If you’re worried that my computer might be in danger, set your mind at ease. I will accept responsibility if the machine goes haywire.