Date:         Sat, 9 Jun 2001 07:12:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
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From:         Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
Subject:      This is HTTP
Comments: To: Zoltan <zol@foxinternet.net>
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The following is written in plain text:

HTML is Hyper Text Markup Language, the language of web pages.
As you may notice I have changed the font of your original text.
You must have your default mail composing format set to HTML instead of
plain text. I am using Outlook Express for Mac so can't tell you exactly how
to reset your default composing format.

However  this is a "screenshot" of my default text font. Having a different
font which is known to me enables me to identify immediately when an eMail
is in HTTP format which I recommend for everyone.
As you can see HTTP allows you to compose mail in  many fonts which is why I
have transgressed the law and intentionally sent HTTP (punish me!) to
illustrate this.
For those of you running Windows, HTTP e-mail is a bummer since it can
include programs which run when you read the e-Mail. This is how you catch a
VIRUS.
Commercial websites love to send HTTP spam since they can hit you with all
kinds of glitzy hooks like animations and sound clips (it's all about
money).
Not  everyone can receive HTTP format so plain text is really best for the
widest audience.
            ----Gnarlodious


Entity Zoltan spoke thus:
> OK, what's HTTP?
> Zoltan


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