Computer virus. A computer virus is a type of malicious software program (malware) that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. Infected computer programs can include, as well, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive.
Work history: Began working at an integrated steel mill immediately after graduating from Auburn more than 40 years ago. Spent 20 years with another steel service center/steel tubing manufacturer in Birmingham before his father, John, and the Montgomery family bought Southland Tube in 1995. In my iPod: Dan Fogleberg, James Taylor, Karla Bonoff.
Viking, which was acquired by FedEx as part of its 1997 purchase of Caliber Systems, was the only unit of the company that did not have national coverage. Many analysts believed that FedEx would sell it at some point to focus on its other business units, and many saw American Freightways as a potential buyer.