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Added a new targeted virus filter. The filter only blocks executable attachments that have been explicitly hidden by the sender, which is a common virus writer's trick. Normal executable attachments can still be

Removed the filter we added this morning that blocked executable attachments. Too many valid messages were being blocked, and not a single virus or worm was seen in the 12 hours we trialled

Added a new filter to the mail server. FastMail.FM now bounces email that contains executable content, in order to reduce the likelihood of being attacked by viruses spread by Microsoft software. Please

Added docs for Eudora for Win (thanks to JF) and nPOP (thanks to Andrew Wels) Updated docs for Eudora for Mac (thanks again to Neerav) If you use a mail client not in

Redirecting messages has been enabled again If you accidently press cancel, or close your browser while composing an email, you will find that your email you were half way through is automatically saved

There were a couple of problems with the software update. I've disabled redirecting messages for the moment. See this forum post for more details

Lots of little and big fixes. See this forum post for more details

The signup screen has had an overhaul to make it 1 screen only and fix a couple of odd cases.

Enhancement: New formatting command. Choose 'format' from the popup inthe bottom-right of the Compose screen to try it. It shows you how your lineswill be wrapped, and fixes up quoted lines, bullet points,