E-mail & Bandwidth

Several of my e-mail buddies across the globe have recently brought up the topic of e-mail and bandwidth. Is it an issue? To some, yes!

Now that technology seems to feel as though it has been part of our lives forever, there are still folks relegated to dial-up accounts. For example, when I left the rat race over one year ago and left congested crazy Chicago where I was born and moved to rural Mississippi, there is nothing but dial-up! No DSL; no cable. You have no choice but to use dial-up or pay the expense of having satellite ("broadband" with chronic latency) installed -- and that isn't cheap!

Keep in mind when you format your e-mails that adds to the download time. Background graphics, moving thing-a-ma-jigs, embedded photos can all add to the weight of your e-mail and take longer to view for those of us who live outside metropolitan areas and who still do not have a choice for our connectivity.

This also includes attaching numerous photos without notice or consideration to their size. If you attach photos, make sure they are no larger than 500 pixels in width and attach no more than a few at a time. Those of us on less than broadband will appreciate your efforts and thoughtfulness!