How to send an email with attachment using cygwin

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I am trying to send an email with attachment remotely using cywing. The code below works perfectly with a plain text email. I have tried a few methods a found on the internet, but they don't work. Please can anyone help me

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#!/bin/bash

echo This is a testing email | email -s "hi" testing@yahoo.com

Posted 24-Jun-14 6:13am

Alexander24

Updated 24-Jun-14 6:23am

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Maciej Los · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-24T09:32:00

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Have a look here: Sending Emails with Attachments from the Command Line Revisited [^]

As per i understand you need to install 2 packages (Email and MTA). After configuration, you'll be able to send email with attachment(s).

Posted 24-Jun-14 9:32am

Maciej Los