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AOL instant messenger limits its users to only 885 characters per post. So if you try sending an instant message with 886, it won't let you. I wonder why 885? It doesn't sound like a handy programming number. 1000 or 144 or 256 would sound more logical.

Posted by: spudart on Sep 26, 02 | 8:04 am | [1338] Hits | permalink

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just a quick calculation. 885 time 8 bytes per character equals 7080 bytes. This is also very near the maximum file size that AOL allows for buddy icons (7168). This allows a buffer for special commands most likely. Looks like it is an attempt to manage the traffic packets, which when are of a predictable size, works out pretty well. But this is a smart-a$$ guess and IT STILL MAKES NO SENSE!

Posted by: Stu D. on Sep 26, 02 | 9:19 am

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