Barbara Duprey wrote: >> When I tested this, I used an unsubscribed gmail address. When viewing >> via Thunderbird(IMAP) the attachments are clearly visible. However, when >> viewed though the gmail web interface there are no attachments, just the >> in-line digest. Additionally, if I use SquirrelMail to access my >> subscribed account, there are no attachments there either. >> >> I guess that means some of what we have discussed is truly in the hands >> of how clueful (thinking positive here) the unsubbed poster is. >> >> PatrickG. > > Thanks for the testing, Patrick. I don't know what proportion of > unsubs might be using an uncooperative mail client, but we'd have to > cover that in the instructions. Surely the mail client can't get away > with just discarding attachments, can it? Generally there's either the > icon display at the bottom, or a field in the displayed header with a > list. What happens to other kinds of attachments when somebody uses > these interfaces?
Upon further review, it appears that SquirrelMail does indeed include the attachments (as an html link which opens in a new window), just no 'extension' on the attachment [I guess I had a serious case of OHS on this one ;-) ]. Gmail is showing the attachments in-line instead of as attachments, so I guess that means they really are there, just not as separate mails. So far I have tested w/ positive results on Outlook2007 (I assume OE would work but don't have it installed), Thunderbird 2.0.0.23, The Bat! 4.x and SquirrelMail 1.4.20 (web based application); all running on Windows XP and Windows 7. If need be I can fire up a couple of 'nix systems and test there as well. Overall, I would say this may be a good solution to UPs, especially if it can be automated. As an aside, I think what Harold was doing was good as well (though not sure where he found the time). About the only real difference I see between what he does and what you propose, is that your solution would allow for retrieval of the entire thread in one message. Thanks again to both you a and Harold. Keep up the good work. PatrickG. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
