Lillian,
I am not so sure I totally agree. Why exactly do we need HTML based
e-mail...Is it really necessary? E-mail is a service for transmitting a
written message, and written messages certainly don't require background
graphics or a full blown graphically based webpage.
There are a few reasons why I believe this, one of the most compelling IMHO
is that graphic content in e-mails increases the size of the e-mail
exponentially, thus greatly contributing to the packet congestion already
extremely evident on the Internet today. I realize that we are developing
new technologies all the time that increase bandwidth, but I think its
terribly inefficient, and dangerous.
There is no practical need for html e-mail. It like saying I want to use a
tractor trailer to commute to work everyday, but it needs to consume only as
much gas as an eco car, and go as fast a Ferrari.
Scot
-----Original Message-----
From: Lillian Komlossy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 11:13 AM
To: 'Scot Mc Pherson'
Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject: RE: VIRUS WARNING
Scot,
While what you say is true - meaning an all-text restriction on your email
browser will prevent
"dangerous goods" to be downloaded - it also takes away functionality. We
have to find a way to
be able to use html based email but restrict it from - say running scripts,
executing anything,
writing cookies, issuing queries, etc... Until that happens, you're right -
html based email
is like a runaway train. We have to invent the "brakes" now.
Lillian Komlossy
Site Manager
http://www.dmnews.com
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Scot Mc Pherson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>>Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 10:07 AM
>>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Castro, Edison M. (PCA)'
>>Cc: 'Steven M. Bellovin'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Brant Knudson'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>Subject: RE: VIRUS WARNING
>>
>>
>>I believe the one of the most important holes is html based mail, because
>>the e-mail is processed as a webpage which can be used to download
>>undesirable content. If you configure your e-mail browser to display all
>>messages as text you will close this hole...You will notice my e-mails are
>>nearly 100% text
>>
>>Scot
