My Reply follows quote. On 25/11/2003 20:13 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >The subject line says it all. Somebody sent me a file. But when I try to >open it I get the above message. How can I go around this bottleneck? >Thanks, >Peter. -------- If you know the type of file, drop it on the icon of an application likely to be able to handle the file. If it is a graphic file, drop it on Graphic Converter. If it is a text file (evidently a large one) drop it on AppleWorks or some such. If the file has a three digit extension, try an appropriate application for that extension.
Often, files sent through email gateways lose their "identity" and the default is "text" so SimpleText is the first choice, though usually not the best choice. Ken -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
