On 7/1/07 02:30, "Remo Del Bello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 1/6/07 2:56 PM, Barry Wainwright deftly typed out: > >> I just took a look at their web site, and while they don't say how it works, >> they do admit that a text based mail reader will not work. >> >> From this, I would guess they are using web-bugs to track receipt >> (<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_bug>), in which case Entourage 2004 is >> safe - it will not automatically download web attachments unless the sender >> is in your address book AND you have set the preference to allow this. >> >> Now, if someone wants to set up a free account at didtheyreadit and send me >> a mail off-list to check on this, I'll report the results. > > They *are* using web bugs as I posted yesterday. I setup a free account and > tested it. Their tracking will not work with Entourage recipients who are > using the default Entourage settings. > > -Remo Del Bello Kinda puts there 98% claim in a cocked hat doesn't it? Most modern clients (including the latest versions of Outlook, most common corporate client, don't load web bugs by default any more). -- Barry Wainwright Microsoft MVP (see http://mvp.support.microsoft.com for details) The Entourage User's WebLog has moved! For hints, tips and troubleshooting go to <http://www.barryw.net/weblog/> -- To unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.letterrip.com/> old-archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.boingo.com/>
