Some viruses come re-installed in everyday gadgets


	Some viruses come re-installed in everyday gadgets

tabsey

3-15-2008 8:04 AM

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who, can, i, trust

tabsey says:

Not fair play.

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3-15-2008 8:09 AM

chesty

why does this not suprise me.

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