Shaul Karl wrote: > > You might try the file or the strings commands in order to learn what kind of > data these files contain. > > > I need an application or plugin for netscape to decode or convert these > > type of files. I "THINK" they are some type of Microsoft proprietary > > file format. Netscape, WordPerfect, Gnotepad,Lyx, StarOffice, and > > nothing else that I have installed or set up will allow me to read > > messages that are sent to me in this format. They are usually sent as > > attachments to regular e-mail. Any suggestions are appreciated. > > Thanks! > > > > Type: application/ms-tnef > > Encoding: base64 > >
There is a utility "Fentun" that enables one to view these files. ( twain.softhome.net - I can't connect to the website at present). I do not have experience with it. Cheers, -- Howard Mann Online Troubleshooting Resources: HOWTO http://www.newbielinux.com http://www.xmission.com/~howardm/t1.html