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Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 11:43:58 GMT
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In <200505281423(_dot_)43190(_dot_)blilly(_at_)erols(_dot_)com> Bruce Lilly
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writes:
I believe that you're referring to a content markup language known
as "format=flowed", which is described in RFC 3676. There was a
long discussion on ietf-822 ca. February-August 2003, including
an attempt to define a syntax for that content markup language
(though I don't think there was ever a conclusion to that effort).
The format seems to be used and understood by only a few MUAs; it
causes quoted material, particularly with copy & paste, to be
formatted in extremely long lines in other MUAs.
I believe it is quite widely recognized by MUAs now, judging by my own
experience of using it. And if implemented correctly, it should not result
in extremely long lines when viewed in other MUAs, whether for quoted
material or for original material.
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