Server-side geek friend of mine once said:
Why do apps exist?
To stress-test the server.
Why do workstations exist?
To stress-test the network.
Why do users exist?
To stress-test the admins who are trying to keep the servers and the network
running.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rocky Stefano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Exchange Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 3:12 PM
Subject: RE: Plain Text Only
>
>
> Why let them breathe at all?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: August 28, 2001 4:09 PM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: Plain Text Only
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>
> then why let them use a computer at all?
>
> -Michèle
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ewart, Vicki L. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 4:17 PM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: Plain Text Only
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>
> Only barely.
>
> ve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:54 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: Plain Text Only
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>
> > This user is not competent enough to use OWA (really, I kid you not!).
>
> Are they competent enough to use Outlook?
>
> -Michèle
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ewart, Vicki L. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 2:53 PM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: RE: Plain Text Only
>
>
> This user is not competent enough to use OWA (really, I kid you not!).
> Yes, I have connected this computer to a different monitor, and yes I
> have the some problem; therefore, it must be in the software somewhere.
> As I said earler, suspect the BIOS. This is supposed to be an MMX
> machine, but it sure doesn't behave like one.
>
> I cannot reduce the refresh rates any further than they already are. It
> is set as low as it will go. In fact, I cannot change any of the
> settings from the Display control panel. (Well, you can change them, but
> they won't take). Rather than spend all my time trying to chase down
> this stupid problem, it's just easier to send him stuff in Rich Text or
> Plain Text. That's why I asked if it was possible to set the user up so
> that everything automatically defaults to plain text for viewing. So
> all I really need is a yes or no answer on the original question. Is it
> possible?
>
> ve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:37 AM
> To: Exchange Discussions
> Subject: Re: Plain Text Only
>
>
> Does this user have the same problem opening a web page in Internet
> Explorer? If not, have him connect to his mailbox using OWA in the
> meantime, or by mapping a drive directly to his mailbox on ExIFS and
> opening messages using a browser. Either way, without a lot more info I
> have a hard time believing that this is a hardware issue - unless
> possibly directly related to the monitor and not to the machine
> hardware. Have you tried to connect this computer to a different
> monitor with same results?
>
> If monitor is found to be the suspect, you may want to reduce the
> refresh rates and/or color depths by right-clicking an open area on the
> desktop and selecting properties. Also, if it's an older monitor you
> may want to contact the manufacturer to make sure you have any drivers
> that may exist for it. Not all monitors have drivers and most don't
> need them regardless. However monitor limitations in display refresh
> rates, color depth and resolution are often made aware to the system
> using these "drivers".
>
> If all this fails, address the way you're re-baselining the workstation.
> Are you using a Ghosted image? If so, maybe there is a problem with the
> image that effects just this hardware. Try manually re-installing
> operating system and applications (reaching here).
>
> Good luck.
>
> Eric
>
>
>
> > ------------ Original Message -----------
> > From: Ewart, Vicki L. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 09:51:47 -0700
> >
> > I have a user who can't read HTML due to a hardware problem that is
> > unresolved. Is there a way to set up a user so that they receive mail
> > only in plain text?
> >
> > V. Ewart
> >
> >
> >
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