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%@!.: Symbolic CacophonyEmail addresses usually appear in one of two forms--using the Internet format which contains `@', an "at"-sign, or using the UUCP format which contains `!', an exclamation point, also called a "bang." The latter of the two, UUCP "bang" paths, is more restrictive, yet more clearly dictates how the mail will travel. invisible.xbm invisible.xbm
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Another symbol that enters the fray is `%'---it acts as an extra
"routing" method. For example, if the UUCP site debbie%dream@south.america.org
The form is significant. This address says that the local system
should first send the mail to All of the intricacies of email addressing methods are fully covered in the book !%@:: A Directory of Electronic Mail Addressing and Networks published by O'Reilly and Associates, as part of their Nutshell Handbook series. It is a must for any active email user. Write to nuts@ora.com for ordering information. invisible.xbm
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