Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just tested sending a Word document to myself, but instead of using my usual email program (Eudora) to download it, I used Outlook Express (which I only rarely use). Outlook Express downloaded the text part of the message, and indicated with a little paper click icon that there was an attachment. When I right clicked on the paper clip, I was given the option of saving the attachment, which I did. I was then able to open the file with Word. Isn't this how it should be? -dan c. At 12:38 PM 06-09-04 -0700, Brian Reid wrote: >It is common for Outlook (and somewhat less common for Outlook Express) to bundle up attachments in a way that they cannot be decoded by any non-Microsoft program. It is possible for an expert sysadmin to change the Outlook configuration so that it doesn't do this any more. > >MIME is the name of the format by which non-text things are placed in email messages. All attachments are sent in MIME. > >If you'll send one to BrianKReid@aol.com, I'll take a look at it. I check that mailbox only on special occasions, so let me know when you've done this. > >I'm answering to the entire LUG and not just to you because this is a fairly common question. > > > >> While we're on the subject:-- >> >> I have a more or less computer illiterate friend in D.C., an AOL subscriber. Whenever I attempt to send her a Word (apologies for the bad language) file, either Word 98 or Word 5.1a, I get a plaintive reply from her to the effect that she couldn't open it and that AOL complained that I was sending her stuff in "MIME format". >> >> Brian: Can you explain? >> >> Herb >> -- >> Herbert Kanner >> kanner@acm.org >> 650-326-8204 >> >> Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, >> for they are subtle and will pee >> on your computer! >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >