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FAQ - Email / Microsoft Outlook / Viruses

The Basics

• How do I access Olin Email Remotely?

Forwarding Email

• How do I forward my Olin email to a different address?

Using Email

• What mailing lists are available to students and staff for reaching large groups of Olin people?
• What if I want to create my own Personal Distribution List in MSOutlook?
• Accessing an Alternate Mailbox

Spam

• What is Spam
• Filtering Spam

Viruses, Chain Letters, and Other Hoaxes

• AntiVirus Software and Updates
• Email Viruses: How to Identify and Avoid Them
• Overview of Word Macro viruses.
• Good Times? Deeyenda? Don't be fooled by a Virus Hoax. Check out Hoaxbusters for the latest information.
• Every now and then, visit the Computer Virus Myths page; there's a good list of the most common hoaxes that you might encounter.
• Other good sources for urban legends: http://www.urbanlegends.com/ AND http://urbanlegends.about.com/culture/urbanlegends/