[NTLUG:Discuss] What's wrong with Pine (was Beginner!)

[sysmail@glade.net]

Actually, Windows shouldn't overwrite the mbr without at least a little
prodding, and I should have been clearer.  However, Windows will rewrite
the mbr when you least expect it.  I can't remember specific examples, but
I believe Windows will at least consider rewriting the MBR when you add or
remove hardware, or change your networking setup.

Apologies for the remarks about Windows, but it is handy, on rare
occasions, to boot Windows on my Linux box.

On another topic, I notice that Linux purists generally don't like Pine.
I know it's less free than mutt or nmh, but I am curious about the debate.

I want an email client that will work in text mode.  All I care about
under X windows is the chance to view graphics, pdfs, that sort of thing.
Pine hits the basics, at least, but doesn't seem to get much respect
otherwise.

I also understand there are vulnerabilities in the standard mailcap, but I
think I've got that trimmed down sufficiently for Pine to be safe.

Anyway, thought I'd see what others think.

Regards,

Carl

On Sun, 16 Dec 2001, David Neeley wrote:

> Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 13:45:30 -0600
> From: David Neeley <dbneeley at earthlink.net>
> Reply-To: discuss at ntlug.org
> To: discuss at ntlug.org
> Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Beginner!!
>
> Au contraire, I have never seen a Windows install that did not overwrite
> the MBR. Generally, I have had to copy Lilo to floppy, reinstall Windows,
> and copy LILO back.
>
> If anyone has had a different experience, I would love to hear it!
>
> David
>
> At 01:11 PM 12/16/01 -0600, you wrote:
>
>
> >sysmail at glade.net wrote:
> > >
> > > I've always had trouble on dual-boot systems if I install LILO in the
> > > master boot record.  However, if I install LILO in the first block of the
> > > boot partition, no problem.  Otherwise, when Windows decides (arbitrarily,
> > > apparently) to rewrite the MBR, LILO gets blasted.
> > >
> >If your MBR is being overwritten I would suspect a virus. I don't have
> >experience with anything since Window$ 95 but I never knew it to
> >arbitrarily rewrite the MBR.
> >
> >
> >
> >--
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