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mailx
Mailx is a Unix command line tool used for sending and receiving email messages. It is an enhanced version of the earlier mail command.
- It allows users to send mail from the command line without the need for a graphical email client.
- Mailx can send email to both local users on the same system and remote users on other systems.
- It supports various email protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and IMAP.
- Users can compose email messages directly in the command line interface using the mailx editor or by inputting text from a file.
- It supports attachments, allowing users to send files along with their emails.
- Mailx provides options for setting the subject, from address, and other email headers.
- Users can also specify carbon copy (cc) and blind carbon copy (bcc) recipients.
- It includes features like email forwarding, automatic replies, and message encryption.
- Mailx can display and manage email in different folders, including the inbox, outbox, and sent items.
- It can also be used in scripts for automated email notifications or other email-related tasks.
List of commands for mailx:
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mailx:tldr:906af mailx: Send mail with content read from a file.$ mailx -s "${subject}" ${to_addr} < ${content-txt}try on your machineexplain this command
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mailx:tldr:a42f7 mailx: Send mail specifying the sender address.$ mailx -s "${subject}" -r ${from_addr} ${to_addr}try on your machineexplain this command
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mailx:tldr:b0ca6 mailx: Send mail with an attachment.$ mailx -a ${filename} -s "${subject}" ${to_addr}try on your machineexplain this command
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mailx:tldr:f3e20 mailx: Send mail (the content should be typed after the command, and ended with `Ctrl+D`).$ mailx -s "${subject}" ${to_addr}try on your machineexplain this command
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mailx:tldr:feeaa mailx: Send mail to a recipient and CC to another address.$ mailx -s "${subject}" -c ${cc_addr} ${to_addr}try on your machineexplain this command