[Ham-Computers] QTH.NET Lists Are Safe!

Wed, 15 May 2002 00:17:59 -0500

Hey John. Where do I find Mailwasher? Sounds like something I need. Tnx.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John McClain" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 4:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] QTH.NET Lists Are Safe!


> If you are getting Spam, it could be caused by Yahoo's stunt a few
> weeks ago.  I have severed all ties to Yahoo and am now using
> Mailwasher and because of this, my mail is getting back to normal.
> Mailwasher is great because it tells your e-mail provider to bounce
> the mail that you don't want back to the sender who then drop you from
> their list because they think that your e-mail address no longer
> exists.
> 
> John
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 8:15 AM
> Subject: [Ham-Computers] QTH.NET Lists Are Safe!
> 
> 
> >
> >
> > Several of you have wanted to be removed from this list because you
> were
> > receiving virus, or strange looking mail. You are safe here. There
> is no need
> > for panic or worry.
> >
> > A virus needs an attachment. The mailman.qth.net systems strips all
> attachments
> > out before a post is sent to this list, or any other. You can ONLY
> receive a
> > virus in your personal mail, not on this list! The qth.net lists are
> among the
> > safest anywhere. The owner, Alan Waller, K3TKJ, goes to a great
> extent to make
> > them as safe as possible. What he can not do, is make you use your
> computer with
> > wisdom and proper safeguards. That is your responsibility.
> >
> > Rule #1: NEVER open attachments, no matter who they are supposed to
> be from.
> > Why? Because some virus programs will fake the sender and you may
> think it is
> > from a trusted friend. Wrong!
> >
> > Rule #2: If the 'subject field' looks strange, do NOT open the mail!
> Delete it
> > immediately. Such things as: "Somebody Is Talking About You",
> "Information You
> > Requested", "Personal And Confidential, Open Immediately", "Virus
> Warning Please
> > Read", " etc. Some will appear to be from a business contacting you
> about a
> > problem with your account. Some will appear very authentic. Wrong!
> Use the
> > delete key.
> >
> > Rule #3: If you can set your mail client to limit a file size to no
> more than
> > 39K, do so. Generally speaking, a virus will be at least 40K. Hence,
> you can not
> > download a file of 40K into your mailbox. It remains on your ISP
> server. There
> > you can go check it safely. Then if it is alright, you can authorize
> the
> > download.
> >
> > Rule #4: Most virus programs attack Outlook Express. I do not wish
> to promote
> > other software here by naming more safe programs. I will comment
> privately if
> > asked.
> >
> > Rule #5: Use a good virus scan program and keep it updated. At least
> weekly! If
> > you do a lot of Internet wandering, a daily update is not
> unreasonable. Most
> > virus detection software programs now let you specify a time and it
> will go on
> > line and update while you sleep, or whatever. Hence, you are always
> updated with
> > the most current .dat files.
> >
> > Rule #6: Although common sense is the most rare form of human
> intelligence, try
> > using it! If you think before clicking that mouse, you can save
> yourself a world
> > of grief and operate quite safely.
> >
> > Again, you are safe here on the qth.net lists!
> >
> > Duane Fischer, W8DBF
> > List Administrator
> >
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