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When did 'virus' start meaning a computer thing?
The use of 'virus' actually extends back to 1949 in non-biological context. In a short story by David Gerrold, 'When HARLIE Was One', virus was used in relation to computer programs. I think it's because the way it spreads similar to bio viruses.
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