So, if I don't have an email client installed, then how do I get the virus?

If I don't have an email client installed, why do I have an address book installed (Outlook format, of course)?

And being "network aware" is nothing new. Loveletter searched all attached drives (local and network) for files to overwrite.

A sense of history would be incredibly useful at times.

The macro virus crap started YEARS ago.

Then they could read your addressbook and use Outlook to remail themselves (worms?).

Now they have their own SMTP capabilities (and use your Outlook addressbook for a list of where to send themselves).

And this guy is only NOW contemplating what will be happening?

Imagine the problems if Loveletter hadn't just gone after mp3's and pictures. Imagine Loveletter taking out .doc and .xls files back then.

I am continually amazed at the "experts" in this industry that can't recall events of 2 years ago.