Well let's see.. Been Managing Unix systems for about 5 years now .. Did
start on Mac's then Windows then Unix so yeah I kinda went the long way
but I have been using Outlook Express almost since the beging.. It has
just been recently that I have started using other MUA's ... However I
don't run your stock Outlook Express either. I know of just about every
trick that can be played on Outlook and Outlook express.. Although if
anyones using Outlook then there much braver than I am. Hell I can tell
you which bugs/tricks work on which versions.
Without going into a 20 page technical look at every bug here's some
simple tips even biggeners should know.
1. Don't use the 'Preview' plane.
2. Don't let or set Outlook to open messages automatically.
3. Don't open any executable or any other microsoft attachement unless
it's from someone you know and trust. VBS bugs are kewl but are a 'PAIN
IN THE ASS'.
4. Know your damm system.. Spacifically know where the mail is stored on
your computer.. It's simple to go delete the damm inbox.mbx file when one
pesky message is bugging you. If your good you can even get rid of the
one message without loosing the rest of your inbox.
5. Goto windowsupdate.microsoft.com and make sure you have all the
security patches for your current version. Microsoft is famous for
releasing about a dozzen security patches a month for OutLook and OutLook
Express amoung other things.
And Number 6... Use common sense and quit belly aching when someone
screws up.
If someone purposely screwed you up then fix your computer then go and
send them a nice email thanking them for the 'grand experienece' .. If
they wana be pricks then leave them be, there not worth getting heart
burn or teary eye'd over.. If you wana put yourself down to there level
for pay back then hey, more power to ya.
As you can tell I'm not a Microsoft Lover but I'm not a hatter either.
Microsoft has it's up's and down's (Okay, more downs than up's) just like
any of the other Major OS's around the world but if your gona use it then
you'd better dam well learn it and most of all learn how to deal with it.
I think just about every admin on this list would agree with that last
statement, however I expect varying flames regarding the rest (grin)
--JT
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
On 12/11/00, 1:19:27 PM, Robin "S." Socha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding
Re: Outlook Express Prank:
> * Hubbard, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > What does the MUA have to do with an MTA?
> Show me a competent Unix admin using Outlook or a similar abomination
> and I won't show you the difference.
> Recommended reading for obvious newbies like yourself:
> <http://learn.to/attribute/>
> <http://learn.to/sign/>
> <http://learn.to/edit_messages/>
> --
> Robin S. Socha <http://socha.net/LB/>
