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echo: tuxpower
to: Maurice Kinal
from: Nicholas Boel
date: 2024-03-16 10:55:00
subject: conversion to cp866

On Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:38:18 GMT, Maurice Kinal -> Nicholas Boel wrote:

 MK> I note that you convert them back to utf-8 before replying.  I do the
 MK> same here except that after replying I convert them back to the
 MK> supported 8-bit character set, cp866 in this case.  To be honest utf-8
 MK> for all would be best especially when given bogus information in
 MK> so-called ftn standards.  Simply shocking methinks.

I believe this client forces utf-8 when posting, which is fine. The conversion works automatically. I do have other clients for testing purposes that can send it back in CP866, but why?

 MK> For sure.  Someone has to be on the side of what is right and proper.  :-)

Be prepared to be in the fight for the long haul. :)

Regards,
Nick

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