----- Original Message -----
From: "P N Stenquist"
Subject: Re: OT: Need recommendation for computer video card
On Dec 24, 2009, at 12:57 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
On 12/24/09 12:39 PM, Stan Halpin wrote:
There is a concern (fear?) (paranoia?) that the HTML plus tag-along
java
etc may insert nasties into your system. At my place of employment, we
are prohibited from sending or receiving HTML. And the mail server
strips or disables any links within a message. Thus, if there is a link
to an image associated with a news story, for example, the link is
rendered ineffective so that the reader cannot simply click to view.
HTML is always a potential privacy threat due to web bugs
(individualized tracking images - usually invisible). Add JavaScript and
there's potential for other nastiness ranging from concealing the true
destination of links to much nastier stuff.
But frankly, sending HTML email is just plain rude unless someone's
asked to get their email that way. Most places ask you which format you
want.
Though, come to think of it, everything I've ever received from B&H has
been in plain text (with the HTML version as an attachment).
Good to know. I've never had a problem that I'm aware of, so I probably
won't worry about it. But I appreciate the info.
You probably won't either. One of the few advantages of Mac's is that the
virus writers mostly leave you guys alone.
William Robb
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