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Q128440: MHS: Long User Names Conflict with -SF Switch

Article: Q128440
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): MS-DOS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail Gateway to MHS, version 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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If administrators use the -SF (Simple Format addressing) switch they will need
to insure that all MSMail mailbox id's are no longer than 8 characters.

CAUSE
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MHS only supports sending to 8 character user names. MSMail names longer than 8
characters can normally be included in the extended address field. The -SF
switch disables the extended address field.

RESOLUTION
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If administrators need to use the -sf switch and disable extended addressing
they must ensure that all MSMail mailbox id's are 8 characters or less.


Additional query words: 3.00

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbMailGateSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailGateMHS300
Version           : MS-DOS:3.0

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