I get a fair about of spam in my inbox, but I didn't know just how much until I downloaded Opera. Not only is it the fastest browser around, it's mail client has a built-in spam filter, which filters anything that looks like spam. Now I'll go for days without getting a single email, while my spam folder fills up behind my back without me even noticing.

Thoroughly recommended, but it only works with POP and IMAP mail accounts!

Thanks Tipster. I've used the free Ad-aware for years but I'm not sure how effective it really is. If it's as good as they say how come they do a commercial version?

I still think my random address generator theory is the explanation for my particular example. Most addys are in a similar format. eg. hagarr@hotmail.com or hagar@aol.com. It wouldn't take a genius to program a generator to automatically mail every combination with a given number of digits. These things could cover an awful lot of territory if they're left running permanently. I was told a similar system is used by telephone salespeople.

I also wonder what happens if someone who is not as careful about security mails me. Is my address now in the system? This spam is annoying but I've had my address for a long time. Changing it would cause problems for me & there's no guarantee it would make things any better. I guess I'll have to put up with it.