check mail

babu@shell · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2006

hi

can i know how to view(read) my mail in unix

justsam · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2006

use "mail" command

babu@shell · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2006

hi justsam,

i can use mail cmd but it will display the list of mails

so if i want to read the specified mail from the list ?????

justsam · #4 (**permalink**) 10-23-2006

Enter the number of the message. The it displays that msg.

If you are interested in watching Message 21, do the following

$mail
<This lists some messages with Subject and the sender name and etc. details>

Now, Type 21 and press enter

The Message 21 will be displayed

babu@shell · #5 (**permalink**) 10-23-2006

thanku u sam its working

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