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Old 06-07-2006
mail problems SUNOS BOX
now, i need to send a file to an email address but i cant seem to find a place on the internet that tells me that specifically. sites i came across just happens to be beating aroung the bush too much.

i'm running a SUNOS box 5.6.

can someone please give me the proper syntax. either for mailx or sendmail.

thankk you
Terrible
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Old 06-07-2006
have a look in the mail section of the frequently asked questions.
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Old 06-07-2006
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Originally Posted by Terrible
now, i need to send a file to an email address but i cant seem to find a place on the internet that tells me that specifically. sites i came across just happens to be beating aroung the bush too much.

i'm running a SUNOS box 5.6.

can someone please give me the proper syntax. either for mailx or sendmail.

thankk you
Have you tried to 'rattle' these forums' FAQ bush?
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