Hi Dianna, I think it's better to find out about the number of files as well as the type and size of each one, If the total size is less than the limit imposed by the IPS (Internet Service Provider), they can be sent as an attachment. Otherwise, the person would have to send a few at a time within the limit authorized. Now, if they are really big for the IPS, let's say 20, 200, or higher, the person would have to use a more sophisticated one on one communication software or place them on a server. If the person you mentioned has access to programming tools or to a friendly programmer, a file no matter how big it is can be cut into several pieces and sent to the recipient with a small program to rebuild it.Warning: sending a huge file too big for the IPS could block Outlook Express if the person is using it. I had this problem before and I resolved it offline by deleting the file in the Outbox folder. If the person you mentioned is not on the list and needs more info, please feel free to give them my email address. Adam ----- Original Message ----- From: "dianna alley" <alleyd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 12:13 AM Subject: Re: file compression the person is trying to send them to an email list so what should I tell them to do ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Daou" <adam.daou@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 11:33 PM Subject: Re: file compression > There are different programs to compress files. However, you mentioned > sending them to people. If you're planning to use email, you better check > the size limit authorized by your Internet Service Provider. Many do not > exceed 7 MB. If your files are big, I would recommend to send them directly > to the recipient computer, using a communication software such as NetMeeting > if your IP address or the recipient one are not within a Local Area Network. > Adam > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "dianna alley" <alleyd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 11:14 PM > Subject: file compression > > > how do you compress files so you can send them to people an them not be so > big. > > -- > To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to > jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. > Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw > > If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the > way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the > list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > -- > To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. > Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw > > If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release Date: 12/03/2004 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.5 - Release Date: 12/03/2004 -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx