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In message , "Ray Andrews" <randrews@xxxxxx> writes:
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> On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 18:54:18 +0000, Glenn McCorkle wrote:
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>> I guess we're just going to have to 'break' insight.exe so that it will
>> also be able to tollerate 'improper behavior'.
>> So... which protocol should be used ?
>> http, ftp, telnet, finger, gopher ???
>> What should we 'key on' ? Always 'WWW' ???
>> What about the links which do not start with 'WWW' ???
>>
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> As Sam pointed out, other programs have solved the problem so we can
> too. What protocols are the other programs using? If we can't find
> out then I'd suggest that a cautious first start might be to
> just assume http if the rest of the string can be clearly identified
> as a URL. How? Don't ask me, but it the competition does it we can
> do it.
I can only speak for my own experiences, and those tell me that
"other programs" have NOT solved the problems of "clickable links"...
they almost ALWAYS assume web addresses, and sometimes don't even
get those correct! I vote to leave Insight alone, it is working...
the old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies aptly in
this situation. If someone sends some sort of link and doesn't
specify the protocol, it allows me the opportunity to interact and
point out their lack of understanding of "How to Email on the
Internet, 101"!
Wiz <{;-)
Wizard57M
Glenn Gilbreath Jr.
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