> I support the idea of allowing attachments in this mailing list. Regarding the > size limitations I feel 50KB is too less, as some of the .BMP bit-map files > averages about 300-350KB
Whoa there! I am highly computer literate and have no problem decoding any 8 to 7 bit conversion. You can even zip it if you want (in fact, please do!). But I'm usually on the road and often trying to connect on noisy lines, at low baud rates (eg. 2400 baud in Bangkok). The last thing I need is somebody sending me an unsolicited 350Kb file, when I' trying to download all my messages automatically (no, I don't want to have to download one by one, when there are 50 messages queued up!). Apart from the obvious tedium of such a download, and it's dubious value to me, the telecom charges in some countries can be quite outrageous. Let's keep in mind that this is an international forum, where not everyone has the luxury of access to T3 connections, or even 28.8 baud modems or IPs. BTW, Compuserve does not offer to accept attachments, it just bloody well downloads them. On the other hand, they have the best network of local numbers all over the world, so switching providers is not an option at this time. And don't even dream of sending a .BMP file! As stated in other messages on this thread, these files can be very easily converted to .GIF or .JPG, that are far more compact. If we're having a vote on this, I vote for the FTP route (possibly @ieee or @rcic?). Then, if it's of any interest to me, I can choose to download it. I really don't want any more junk mail! Please keep in mind the perspective that your highly inspired jewel of technical or artistic creativity, may be completely useless grot for the unwitting receiver. Alternatively, please keep it to less than 50Kb, or I'll get might hostile. :-) Egon __________________________________________________________ Egon H. Varju, P.Eng. Friday, 18 July 1997 @ 9:29 PM CSA Pacific Region Tel: 1-604-244-6640 HAVE MODEM - WILL TRAVEL Fax: 1-604-244-6600 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] __________________________________________________________
