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The following email was exchanged over the last few days on our system. Only the names have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent:

-From: User
-Subject:
-To: SysAdmin@classic.iinet.com.au
-Date: Mon, 28 Mar 1994 18:59:47 +0800 (WST)

SysAdmin, how do I use mail to send my friend in the US a picture file of
myself?
User

-From SysAdmin@classic.iinet.com.au
-Subject: Re: self portrait
-To: User
-Date: Mon, 28 Mar 1994 18:59:47 +0800 (WST)

> SysAdmin, how do I use mail to send my friend in the US a picture file of
> myself

Ok. Its not often that we get a request for this kind of thing, but here goes. When logged into a unix system with email access, you need to type 'elm -s "photo" friend@site.us'. Now when it comes to the "Copies to:" prompt, stand in front of the screen so that you get a nice reflection on the glass. You may need to use some backlighting, such as a bright desk lamp for this. Now, without moving your face, press the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard (it is in the top right hand corner of the keyboard) Wait a few seconds, and then press return on the keyboard.

You may wish to add an explanatory message in the body of the letter letting him know what the attached binary file is.

Let me know if you have any problems with this, or if it doesn't work for your system. Some IBM "compatibles" don't fully support this feature, since it is rarely used.

Good luck!
SysAdmin

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