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guys, not everybody has fast Internet

please use plain text only on this list

for temporary file storage/attachments try some of the free sites like
http://www.f-forge.com/ or http://imageshack.us/


On 6/13/06, Guy Schwartz  wrote:
> What about PDF?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Red" 
> To: 
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 1:08 PM
> Subject: Attachments
>
>
> > Just a passing thought, but since attachments seem to be topical right
> > now,
> > perhaps we should bear in mind the two reasons that they were typically
> > banned
> > from email servers:
> >
> > 1. Bandwidth, discussed.
> >
> > 2. VIRUSES. Yes, most servers run AV software as do most users these days.
> > But
> > the viruses and malware always run ahead of the software. One of the main
> > reasons for keeping email lists to plain text email only--is that plain
> > text
> > email carries a zero risk of malware attacks. Anything else, any
> > attachment, any
> > HTML, .DOC files, and yes, even some graphics file formats, can contain
> > malicious code.
> >
> > Just something for all to consider before everyone decides that
> > attachments are
> > a good way for the list to go.
> >
> >
> > --
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/361 - Release Date: 6/11/2006
> >
> >
>

   

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