Re: Wrecked my '01!

Is an attached .zip file a binary?

Most ISP's won't trim out the attachments that are sent to non-binary Usenet groups via an NNTP server; but it's considered etiquette not to abuse that. There are so many binary groups and free places to post pictures that it's not a big deal to do it the right way. Interestingly, my Bellsouth NNTP server will accept attachments but will not accept HTML instead of text.

I use Norton Systemworks and a firewall router; and pretty much don't really fear anything virus related anymore. My ZIP, RAR and ISO files get checked for viruses by Norton; as does email and any pictures or other attachments that get as far as my hard drive. Norton even checks web pages for phishing attacks.

BTW - they were pictures of his wrecked car and they didn't look good! The guy got lucky - seriously lucky.

well, have been around a long time. think ya know that Ric. I am very well protected. a virus has never infected my computer. (knock on wood)

All digital data, including characters, is actually binary data (unless it uses some (rare) system with more than two discrete levels) but the distinction between binary and text is well established. On modern operating systems a text file is simply a binary file that happens to contain only printable characters, but some older systems distinguish the two file types, requiring programs to handle them differently.

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yea, you are probably correct. I probably sould not have open it at all.

g'day Ric

I have friends that love to to that stuff, they get a kick out of finding and defeating viruses.. But they have to format from time to time. HAHAHAHAHA

My system takes forever to get everything right again. I have 3 color printers, 2 laser printers, a printing press plate maker and a dye sublimation printer, a flat bed scanner, a drum scanner, (that all have to be color calibrated), 2 outboard backup drives, Wacom Tablet,, all my frikkin DTP programs which have a myraid of preferences that have to be gone through, plus color spaces within each. ARRRRRGGGGGHHHH

'Key wrote:

"I heard that" !!!!

going back on-topic....

g'day to ya Ric

Cheeeece, what a juggling act. Pstt, sell you some slightly soiled & faded but vintage pantone strips--

-- PJ

LOLOLOLOL I'll pass onthe Faded Pantone book