Re: [SLUG] Dumb email question

[Doug Stalker <dougs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Graeme Merrall wrote:

> I've just noticed that + seems to be a valid char in email addresses which
> is news to me :)

... but will it work with all mail programs?  I seem to recall + being used to
route messages between hosts:  something like
user+domain.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Or it may be case of something that should work according to teh standard but
whih often doesn't.  Like the way some programs wont let you specifiy a proper
netmask, they restrict you to Class A/Class B/Class C only.


 - Doug

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