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Old 04-29-2008
Problem with Mail command: exec failed. errno=2.
I am trying to send email using the "mail" command. I keep getting an "exec failed. errno=2." message.

Here is one the commands I have tried:

mail test@mycompany.com < test1.out

Any ideas what may be causing this error msg?
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Old 04-29-2008
I thought it would have been obvious ...

First read here (point #5 is a must) ... https://www.unix.com/unix-dummies-que...om-forums.html

Then read here ... How do I send email? - The UNIX Forums

All too easy ... Smilie
 
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