Iris Cohen schreef
It undoubtedly depends on your ISP. AOL always asks, "Are you sure you
want to download this attachment?"
Iris,

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You must be right, there.
My reader (Outlook Express) does not treat these as attachments, but as part
of the message. Outlook Express has its flaws but fortunately this goes
right without a hitch.

Not sure how the archives will treat this kind of thing.
PvR