Program Idea: Windows Outlook Express.... correction: see *** ... ***

[Andy Burns]

Correction:

> Mostly the reason for my idea is that since Outlook Express doesn't
actually
> delete this file, *** it *** could be compromised by some
> other *** malicious *** email or other means of attack.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Burns" <yoy at comcast.net>
To: <use-revolution at lists.runrev.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 8:12 PM
Subject: Program Idea: Windows Outlook Express....


> Re-hi folks.
>
> Outlook Express (Windows) has the option to delete emails. You can empty
the
> deleted items folder, but the deleted items "file" in the user's folder
> still exists.
>
> I have an alias to that folder and delete the "deleted items" file once a
> day. It will recreate itself after you delete it and restart Outlook
> Express.
>
> My idea is to create a rev app that does this. I'm just twiddling my
thumbs
> and am wondering where to begin.
>
> The issue is the various users on the computer/network and other things I
> haven't thought about.
>
> Mostly the reason for my idea is that since Outlook Express doesn't
actually
> delete this file, the potential email virii could be compromised by some
> other email or other means of attack.
>
> Is this project worthy of consideration?
>
> Andy



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