Re: [NTLK] VCARD testing

From: Andy Collins (acollins_at_newted.dyndns.org)
Date: Tue Sep 24 2002 - 02:36:40 PDT


At 16:54 18/09/2002 +0100, I wrote:

>I'm writing a Vcard to names importer based on "DragNDropNames" by Adam
>Tow. DnDN uses its own format for import but I'm using Vcards.
>
>Things are moving along nicely though there is still a way to go.
>
>Now here's were I need your help. I'm using the Vcard spec but it's vague
>in some places. It mentions obsolete references in others. So, I need some
>test data.
>
>What I would like is a message or 2, sent off-list please, with a few
>Vcards attached so I can see how email vendors have interpreted the spec
>for themselves. Just so you don't think I'm trawling for new friends(!)
>It's the format of the data that's important, not the content. If you want
>to "nnn-nnn" the phone numbers that's fine, but please don't change the
>format.

Right.. I've got samples from Outlook express and sure enough, it differs
from my understanding of the spec. Now I need some more samples.

If any of you with Mac apps that produce Vcards want to be sure my proggy
will be able to import them for you, please send me a sample - off list.

Cheers.

Andy.

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