"It was basically a learning process. I wasn't learning specifically how to write worms or viruses. I was just learning how to use different API calls - Application Protocols Interfaces, built into Windows. API is the core function it makes programs' jobs easier. The one I came across was one that involved mailing. It looks like I picked the wrong way to go about it." He will be sentenced on Tuesday at Southwark Crown Court. But even visiting Bow Street Magistrates Court for earlier hearings had been daunting. He was a "small town lad in a big city". "Magistrates were there with all the books, the press box, public gallery. The second time it was full." But he takes issue with the prosecution on one point. Vallor explained: "The prosecutor said it was the third most destructive virus. I disagreed with that. In the manifest she was handed it said widespread and she obviously misread or misinterpreted that to mean destructive. It was prolific but nothing was lost. "I'm not looking forward to it but I can't do anything about it now. The maximum sentence under Computer Misuse Act is five years and/or an unlimited fine. I hope that clear record will go in my favour. I'm scared, nervous. "Most of the barristers are down in London and I've not really spoken to them. But my lawyer Mr Tee - sounds A Team-ish - he said we will speak to the barrister before the court case." He plans to travel by train this weekend to London to stay in a hotel probably in Waterloo before Tuesday's sentencing. He faces a jail term. He said: "It does irritate me that people can go out, drink driving knock someone over and then just lose their licence for a year. What I did was wrong but it's wasn't risking anyone's life or harming anyone directly. It's frustrating but I don't write the laws." In future he pledged to stop sending viruses. He said: "I don't think I'll steer clear of computers by choice. But that side (virus), definitely, without a doubt." He would like a job in 3D graphics. | 
