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Keller
03-26-2001, 05:31 AM
Here's the problem:[nbsp][nbsp]Whenever this specific person sends me an e-mail I can read it, but after I close my e-mail program the e-mail disappears.[nbsp][nbsp]This happens only with this person, and with all e-mails from him.
It's like disappearing ink!
So, how can this be done, and more important - is there a way to not let it disappear?

Thanks!

LightGuide
03-26-2001, 11:32 AM
Aw... that's an old trick, the disappearing ink bit.[nbsp][nbsp]Just rub some white vinegar on your monitor... brings it right up.
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Bob
03-26-2001, 12:26 PM
Hello Keller,

I have read quite a few discussions in the past few months about differing email security products and one of them enables the sender to specify how long an email is available for viewing.

I'm not familiar with any of these products myself, but there are a few that I have found in a quick search of the web that claim to have this ability.
http://www.disappearing.com/
http://www.self-destructing-email.com/
http://www.authentica.com/products/mailrecall.html

Some of these appear that both the sender and receiver have the software installed to be able to read the email in the first place, but one of them does not appear to require that, at least not where I saw on their web site.

I hope that this helps :)

Have a Good One
Bob

- Now that's what spammers should use, to save us the trouble of deleting! :P -

Keller
03-26-2001, 06:49 PM
Thanks Bob![nbsp][nbsp]I wasn't sure if this was some bug with the e-mail program, since I never heard of such a thing.[nbsp][nbsp]Pretty stupid trick anyway if you ask me.[nbsp][nbsp]If I MUST have a copy of an e-mail I can always save it, so what's the point?[nbsp][nbsp]Just to drive me crazy?

The spam idea is great, but I don't think they'll bother...