I support attached graphics files. Technology is fueled by the need to keep
up, if we limit ourselves to the lowest common denominator, then the
progress of technology is slowed down trmendously. It seems to me to be a
shame to not use the technology available to us because some people may have
not have access to it. Most ISPs ask for your approval before downloading
attachments, due not only to time concerns but also to virus infection
concerns. As for format - I feel you should attach what ever type of
document you can view. If some EMC-PSTC subscribers cannot view your post
because they don't have Word 6.0 or a .gif viewer, that is their concern.
File size limitations are a good idea, but 50K seems a little on the small
side. I would think 350K would be more prudent.
What it comes down to is this - If you don't want the attachment, then don't
download us. But don't limit my resources because you don't want the
attachment.
Randy Flinders
EMC Test Engineer
Emulex Network Systems Corporation
r_flind...@emulex.com
* Opinions expressed are personal, and in no way reflect the position of
Emulex Corporation.
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From: Karthik Ethirajan
To: DFerris; emc-pstc
Cc: Peter.Tarver.ptarver
Subject: Re: Graphics in posts
List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org
Date: Thursday, July 17, 1997 10:16AM
I support the idea of allowing attachments in this mailing list. Regarding
the
size limitations I feel 50KB is too less, as some of the .BMP bit-map files
averages about 300-350KB
-Karthik
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Karthikeyan Ethirajan
Applications Engineer (408) 934-3181
California Micro Devices 215 Topaz Street
karth...@calmicro.com Milpitas, CA 95035
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>>> <dfer...@aol.com> 07/16 12:30 PM >>>
In a message dated 97-07-16 11:27:44 EDT, Peter Tarver writes:
<< However, I do see a problem with sending even small graphics in e-mail.
Many of the subscribers to this listserver do not have T3 pipes coming
into their businesses or subscribe through accounts that are through AOL
(the very definition of slow), Compuserve, etc. (all ISPs are not
equal), or have a slow modem with max. connection rates less than
14.4kbps. >>
For what it's worth, I use both AOL and CompuServe with a 14.4kbps modem. I
do this at home, during the evening "online rush hour". The speed is
tolerable. In addition, AOL delivers the message portion first, downloading
the attached file only when commanded to do so.
I believe the advantage in clarity and detail well justifies an occasional
larger message. Some size limit should be set. May I suggest 50 Kbytes as
a
reasonable limit?
Regards,
Dewayne Ferris
Cosworth Engineering, Inc.
Novi, Michigan (USA)
