syntax for mailing a file

dong@aproposret · 03-10-2004, 02:54 PM

I have a file test_file, & I want to mail it to someone, along with a subject line.
In a bourne shell, my syntax is:
mail -s 'Subject blah, blah' joe@somewhere.com < test_file

This doesn't work in a bash shell.
Can anyone tell me what my syntax should be?

Tinkster · 03-10-2004, 03:05 PM

Ummm ... test_file being ASCII text that
you want to send as the message body?

If you're trying to send an attachment
have a look at nail, mutt or similar...

Cheers,
Tink

dong@aproposret · 03-10-2004, 03:12 PM

Yes, it is an ascii file, & yes I want the file to comprise the body of the email.

But, now you have me curious - so, my 2nd question is 'how do I attach the file'?

dong@aproposret · 03-10-2004, 03:28 PM

Never mind on putting the file into the body of the email. It does work as I'm doing it - I neglected to note that the file I'm reading in, is empty...duh.

I'd still like to know how to send the file as an attachment.

Tinkster · 03-11-2004, 01:49 PM

LOL :}

mutt -a <attachment> -s <subject> <recipient@mailbox.net> < message.txt

That should do the trick ...

Cheers,
Tink