Hey Rob!

 RS> I guess you don't know what "backwards compatible" means.

I guess the same about you.

 RS> Backwards compatible means it would continue to work with
 RS> existing systems.

I swear that is known simply as compatibilty.  Backwards implies the past. 
However in both cases it is obvious the software we're using is {,backwards}
compatible given our exchanges.

 RS> I suspect most other echomail programs would do the same.

Mine as well.  However mine can quicky adapt to a much needed change in order
to facillitate progress especially when it concerns an obviously needed fix. 
Your proposal doesn't allow for a proper fix and solves nothing.  Mine does and
is therefore superior as well as much needed.

 RS> Is this how you normally engage in technical discussions?

I thought it was obvious that I don't normally engage in technical discussions.
 Regarding this one I believe I am 100% correct and you are 100% wrong.

Life is good,
Maurice

... Se forholena cræft and forhyded gold ne bið ællunga ungelice.
    Concealed skill and hidden gold are not entirely unalike.
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