On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 08:45, Barry wrote: > from about 09-08-04 I have had problems with messages from the > a yahoo group locking up my browser every time I attempt to read them > off line. > > The problem appears to be yahoo attachments wanting an internet > connection to my box (for spyware, personal details ????) More probably to allow a java applet to show its animation.
> Each time it happens I have to kill the mail client (netscape 4.7) and > reload it. To send this msg I had to reboot > > Is it possible to avoid this problem or do I unsubscribe Can you use a more modern mail user agent? netscape 4.7 is distinctly 'old-hat' now-a-days. kmail has a mode which allows you to turn the html rendering on and off as desired. Mozilla Thunderbird is the MUA of choice for many people and has wonderful anti-spam features. There is a proxy called junkbuster. http://www.junkbuster.com/ I'm sure using something like junkbuster will fix your problems. Google searches on 'junk buster' and junkbuster are very informative. -- Sincerely etc., Christopher Sawtell
