[nflug] Viewing .eml files

[Robert Stockdale IV]

On Nov 8, 2007 6:36 PM, David Mangani <buckettruckdave at gmail.com> wrote:
> FWIW, I am also on 7.10 and use Thunderbird as my mail client. As
> default ( I have done nothing ) Thunderbird opens .eml files itself in
> a separate window.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> On Nov 8, 2007 5:58 PM, Jesse Jarzynka <denisesballs at thecybersource.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I get emails from some Windoze users with attachments in the *.eml
> > > format. I know some contain pictures, video or Powerpoint slides. When
> > > I try to load them (double click) they come up in a text editor
> > > window. It just shows html or other format. However, when I try to
> > > open it in Firefox it says it is an email message and prompts me to
> > > open with a text editor or save to disk. Can I convert these files to
> > > another format for viewing or is there a program that will show it. I
> > > use Ubuntu 7.10. Thank you.
> > > Bob
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I currently  use gmail and cannot open these files correctly. I've
tried gedit, it doesn't display the email attachment correctly. I
don't save emails locally in order to be able to access them from
multiple locations. The one solution on Ubuntu forum involves using
mbox, ruby and an email client. I use to use Thunderbird, however
gmail offers me access from any machine with internet access without
having to set up some mail server with remote access. I would think
there should be a solution that gmail, Firefox and or Ubuntu can
handle. Are there any other ideas?
Thank you.
Bob