[Amps] Why no images allowed?

Pete Smith n4zr at contesting.com
Fri Aug 13 11:42:07 PDT 2010


If I recall correctly, .jpg files are an executable file type, and could 
therefore harbor viruses.  I'm not suggesting malice on the part of 
someone on this reflector, rather an unwitting relay, or even a post 
spoofing the ID of a member but carrying a virus to thousands of 
addressees at once.

73, Pete N4ZR

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On 8/13/2010 2:10 PM, Jim Tonne wrote:
> Bill:
>
> In lieu of a moderator response, I am sure it is
> a server storage space issue.  This list is not
> alone in this regard.
>
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>> having the ability to display schematics and
>> pictures would be a great help
>>      
> I certainly agree!
>
> - Jim W4ENE
>
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