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----- 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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