Stuart McLean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> I have been using gnus for a little while, but rarely send
> attachments. As far as I can tell you attach a file via `C-a' and
> proceed with the prompts from there.

It's C-c C-a, but otherwise that's correct.

> Let's say I want to send a png as a test to a webmail account like
> yahoo. In the Message buffer I type `C-a' and at the prompts type the
> file I want to attach, type "image/png", a comment, and a disposition
> of "attachment.

Yes.

> I then send the file with `C-c C-c'. I log into my webmail account and
> the attachment shows up as text.

This may be a problem with your webmail account.  I just sent myself a
PNG file and had no problem viewing it, neither in Gnus nor in GMX'
webmail interface.

> I have read what I think are the
> relevant sections of the Gnus, Message, and Emacs MIME manuals, but I
> remain confused as to what variables I might set to have the
> attachment displayed properly. Any pointers to info, functions or
> variables would be greatly appreciated.

Can you download the mail via POP3 and try to view it in Gnus?
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