On Mon, 7 Aug 2000, Sheldon Hearn wrote:
> > The recipient's mailbox is full (AARDVARK limit)
> >
> > given the number of users who will understand (a) what MTA stands for
> > (b) what OS stands for and (c) what the difference between the two is.
>
> Hiding information in error messages for the benefit of the clueless
> is seldom a wise strategy because error messages are not only for the
> clueless. They also exist so that the clueless can relay them to the
> clueful when they seek help.
Thanks, Sheldon. I couldn't have put it better myself. That is exactly
the point.
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