Ginny, in addition to all of the previous messages about file size,
attachments, & etc., I would add that the resources required to
manage a large collection of e-mail to ensure it is retrievable ---
with a reasonable amount of effort --- constitute a cost that should
not be overlooked. In the context, "resources" include staff time
(both end-user and MIS).

Warmest regards, and to all a happy holiday.

Fred.


On 23 Dec 2002 at 10:44, Jones, Virginia wrote:

> Does anyone have an idea of the size (in kb) of an average e-mail
> (without attachments)?  Is there a great difference in the size of an
> e-mail in plain text, html and rich text?
>
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