.txt Files??
 

hey, i've only been downloading .mp3s off limewire since i first got it.... now i need to download a .txt ... do they contain the same risk as the others files on limewire? (i.e .exes)

It is recommended that you scan every file (regardless of what file extension it has) before openeing it.
A risk evaluation for certain file extensions is rather difficult and could lead you to a wrong general P2P behaviour in regard to files. (though zip and exe files should be avoided, as they represent the greatest danger):

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...ht=Files+aware
;)

ok, thanks -
i think im gonna try it, and see what happens, but i definatly will scan before i open it.

also, i've heard about different file sizes that have a specific KB to ensure its a virus..
could 2.9 kb be one?
if not, does that mean i'm in the clear?
or the file size dosent matter?

Well, I can only tell you how I see it.
Regardless of where I get a file from, how big the file is, what extension it has or what name it bears, I'll scanned it with AVG, Ewido, SpwSweeper and any other means I have just to make sure I'm as save as possible. However, there is no 100% guaranty and no-one can foresee the future and what kind of nasties the bad guys are able to develop.......;)