Re: LibMutt's Base64 Encoding Speed

[Pawel Salek <pawsa TheoChem kth se>]

On 2002.04.03 17:07 Timothy Ang wrote:
> I noticed that Libmutt's Base64 encoding speed deteriories when
> a file of more than 1 mb is attached and sent out. While it is
> not too obvious on fast machines, the experience can be quite a
> drag on slower machines...
> 
> I wonder if anyone can offer an alternative or any amendments
> to Libmutt's Base64 functionalities?

I have noticed it, too. There is a space for optimization at least by 
factor of 2, I think.

> BTW, out of this topic, does anyone know the limit of the
> message size that Balsa can handle, after the user has clicked
> the button "Send"?

I do not know of any. The attachments are not kept in memory so I guess 
it is the temporary disk space that limits.

-pawel