Most times what I do is copy & hit reply (but don't send, unless you really do want to reply!!) Then all the background is ignored & the message *usually* can be read. This is a constant problem with AOL, since they do not have the same configuration for e-mail as the internet standard. When will they learn??? <G> -Linnea At 18:28 3/8/99, Newtross@aol.com wrote: >The Palebano/Gettle transmission, at least on my screen, is barely legible due >to background matrix of gray and cross-hatching. This is apparently a MIME >msg., and MIME is always a problem. Suggestions?? > > >==== PALEBANO Mailing List ==== >Thanks so much for joining the Lebanon County PA mailing list!