Can a computer virus affect the BUILT-IN application and data of my HP Palmtop?
Xenofon C. Diamantis Athens, Greece
[Since the BUILT-IN applications are in ROM on both Palmtops, they cannot be affected by a computer virus. The data and working files on either the C: or A: drives could theoretically be affected by a virus. However, many viruses attach themselves to system files, which are also found in ROM on the Palmtops. Those types of viruses should not be able to hurt the Palmtop.
Since there are literally thousands of viruses in the computer environment, it is possible that some may affect the Palmtops. However, we have heard of no such occurrences -Robert Roney.]