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From: jhm+@ANDREW.CMU.EDU (Jim Morris)
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Subject: Re: Multi-media mail standards; Forw: Use of ODA in the Internet
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Date: 14 Aug 90 20:45:55 GMT
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Nathaniel Borenstein writes:

>Yes, the real question is: what are we talking about?  If we're talking
>about "how to get multimedia mail working right away for people, no
>matter what the cost in technical correctness" then yes, PostScript is a
>good candidate.  If we're talking about "what should CCITT committees be
>thinking about in formulating ultimate standards for multimedia
>documents" then I think they should be steered away from PostScript at
>all costs.  

I agree completely! :-?