Because of the number of bookmarks readers have made for my site, I also receive many virus and worm files.  These are not the fault to those who bookmark my site.  The bookmarks just get targeted by the currently active virus or worm.  My virus checking software and operating system components are updated daily.  I never open unsolicited attachments -- they are summarily deleted.  If you wish to send an attachment, please email me first so that I know to expect it.  Because of these precautions, I have never had a system infected with a virus or worm.  Very agressive SPAM filters and anti-virus software have become a way of life for Web site owners.

Because of all my SPAM filters, there are certain rules you need to keep in mind when sending me email.  Most of these "rules" are just common sense and courtesy.  Simply keep them in mind when sending me email so that your mail is not deleted by my SPAM filtering methods.

• Email Rules
• Email should have a Subject line (and simply "Re: " doesn't count).
• Email should have a From line and valid return address.
• Email should be addressed directly to me.
• Email should not contain strings of random characters in the subject line.
• Email should not include embedded images.  Send a Web link instead.
• Email should not include attachments larger than 15KB unless you've warned me to expect one.
• Email should not encode link URLs such as http://%32%31%37%2e%39%35%2e%31%32%39%2e%32%31%30/
• Email should not use embedded redirects such as http://microsoft.com@www.spammer.biz/
• Email should not include obvious SPAM keywords. 
  (Sexual references, drug names, etc.)

The overall structure of the Web site consists of three hierarchical levels.  At the top level is the Home Page.  This page lists the individual workshops and briefly describes their content.  From the main page, you can select one of the workshops from the navigation area on the left.  These entries will link you to the individual workshop navigation pages.

The individual workshop navigation pages are the second level in the hierarchy.  Each contains links to the articles on this Web site.  The articles are divided into three general categories -- Projects, Techniques, and Reviews.

The articles themselves are the third and final level of the hierarchy.  They are linked to the closest workshop pertinent to their overall content.  Obviously some articles could fit into one of several workshops.  In those cases, an arbitrary choice has usually been made.

At the very top and bottom of each article published on this Web site, you will find a navigation area.  This area will contain links to the Home Page, the Catagory Indices, and an email link for submitting feedback or asking questions.  In addition, at the center of the navigation area, you will find a link to the workshop in which the article you see resides.  That link may be used to take you to other articles within the same discipline in case you were directed to the article from some other Web site or a catagory index.

The diagram below depicts the overall structure and organization of this Web site.

Every effort has been made to ensure that any data or information presented here is accurate.  In this regard, I usually ask other ATMs with knowledge of the subject matter to peer review the article for me.  If a peer review is still in progress the peer icon as seen at left will appear.  A reviewed article doesn't mean that errors may not remain, but at least an attempt has been made to supply you quality information.

Check back occasionally to see if the article has been finished.  Some articles covering ongoing construction projects may remain under construction for very long periods of time.  Those articles will usually have a status update near the beginning of the article.