[arachne] 'paste-in' instead of attach (was Re: new insight.exe ....)

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On Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:01:40 -0400 (EDT), ewalt@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> Glenn McCorkle wrote:

>> I have now fixed that over-sight with this new compile of insight.exe

> Hey, Glenn,

> Speaking of Insight. Is there a way to *include* a text file into an email
> with Insight? I don't want to attach it because it's going to an
> automated system that will read through a list of email addresses and
> include them in a "White List", but the list has to be in the body of the
> email, one email per line.

> The list is already set up in that format, so I just have to import into
> the editor.

> What to do?

While in the text entry area... hit F3 and change the default filename
from QUICKPAD.TXT to the [drive:path\]filename that you want to include.

Right now I'll use that method to 'paste-in' c:\text\how2inst.txt

               How to Install Software

1. Examine the software packaging until you find a little printed box
that explains what kind of computer system you need to run the
software. It should look something like this:

     SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
     802386 PROCESSOR OR HIGHER
     628.8 MEGAHERTZ MODEM
     719.7 MB FREE DISK SPACE
     3546 MB RAM
     432323 MB ROM
     05948737 MB RPM
     ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
     2 TURTLE DOVES

     NOTE: This software will not work on your computer.

2. Open the software packaging and remove the manual. This will contain
detailed instructions on installing, operating, and troubleshooting
the software. Throw it away.

3. Find the actual software, which should be either a 3.5-inch floppy
diskette or a CD-ROM, located inside a sealed envelope that says:

     LICENSING AGREEMENT:

     By breaking this seal, the user hereinafter agrees to abide by
all the terms and conditions of the following agreement that nobody ever
reads, as well as the Geneva Convention and the U.N. Charter and the
Secret Membership Oath of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks
and such other terms and conditions, real and imaginary, as the
Software Company shall deem necessary and appropriate, including the
right to come to the user's home and examine the user's hard drive, as
well as the user's underwear drawer if we  feel like it, take it or leave
it, until death do us part, one nation indivisible, by the dawn's early
light, finders keepers, losers weepers, thanks you've been a great crowd,
and don't forget to tip your servers.

4. Hand the software to a child aged 3 through 12 and say, "(Name of
child), please install this on my computer."

5. If you have no child age 3 through 12, insert the software in
the appropriate drive, type "SETUP" and press the Enter key.

6. Turn the computer on, you idiot.

7. Once again type "SETUP" and press the Enter key.

8. You will hear grinding and whirring noises for a while, after
which the following message should appear on your screen:

     The Installation Program will now examine your system to see
what would be the best way to render it inoperable.  Is it OK with you?
Choose one, and be honest:

     +-------+      +--------+
     |  YES  |      |  SURE  |
     +-------+      +--------+

9. After you make your selection, you will hear grinding and
whirring for a very long time while the installation program does God
knows  what in there. Some installation programs can actually alter
molecular structures, so that when they're done, your computer has
been transformed into an entirely new device, such as a food processor.

At the very least, the installation program will create many new
directories, sub-directories, sub-sub-directories, on your hard drive
and fill them with thousands of mysterious files with names like
"puree.exe," "fester.dat," and "doo.wha."

10. When the installation program is finished, your screen should display
the following message:

     CONGRATULATIONS

     The installation program cannot think of anything else to do to
your computer and has grown bored. You may now attempt to run your
software.  If you experience any problems, electrical shocks, insomnia,
shortness of breath, nasal discharge, or intestinal parasites, you
should immediately *!@!$)$%@&*^)$*!#$_$*^&

11. At this point your computer system should become less functional
than the federal government, refusing to respond even when struck
with furniture.

12. Call the toll-free Technical Support Hotline number listed
on the package and wait on the line for a representative, who will
explain to you, in a clear, step-by-step manner, how to adopt a
child aged 3 through 12.

__________________________________________________________________________

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