Hello Technetters I would like all concerned to know, that the separate apology (immediately following), sent as a separate message, was not originated by myself, even though it appears that I am the originator. When I sent my reply suggesting beanie babies, yes it was a humorous response, and I included at that time, an apology, for those who might consider this a waste of time. I have learned much from the Technet system, and have been as frustrated as others at the obvious mis-use of the system, like chain letters, etc. Our systems and Email people are studying what has happened to determine how person unknown was able to determine my email address and make the message appear that I was the originator. To us, this is possibly a major security concern. If someone was able to send a message that implies that I was the original sender, imagine what other types of messages that might be sent other than simple apologies. I would like to thank all the people who have replied based on this falsified apology, for all 30 replies thus far have found the reply humorous and suitable for a light hearted laugh on a Friday afternoon. I have not had any complaints thus far. FYI to the unknown sender of the apology, if you wish to impersonate me, please use spell check before sending your message. Ed Holton [log in to unmask] ------------- Original Text From: C=US/A=INTERNET/DDA=ID/EHolton(a)vines.etn.com, on 5/16/97 1:03 PM: I would like to sincerely apologise for my response to this question. It was unprofessional and uncalled for. I realise now that I have wasted the valuable time of the mutitudes of Technetters out there. The Technet is a forum for individuals to share their experience and expertise. Sending a bogus Email through the IPC server and consequently having it sent out from there to the thousands of subscribers has undoubtedly caused hundreds of bottlenecks and increased Internet mail traffic. Please accept my apologies. If you like, you can Email me directly at the address below: [log in to unmask] Thanks, and I will try to not waste the Technets time again with such a foolish display of stupidness. ------------- Sounds like a new use for "Beanie Babies"!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahaha I know that this is a technical forum and I have received alot of very good information from this forum, but this was an answer that was too good to resist! My apologies to anyone who might be offended by this answer ------------- Original Text From: C=US/A=INTERNET/DDA=ID/djmuma(a)mke9.ra.rockwell.com, on 5/16/97 11:33 AM: I'm looking for info on "sandbags", or similar techniques, used to prevent the unseating of larger thru-hole components from PCB's through the wave solder process. Any vendors, contacts or experience is appreciated. Daryl Muma Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************