Re: how to add a new helper in SM2 (visio file on Windows)
dominique wrote: In an example I see a MIME type multipart / mixed though... multipart/mixed just means that it contains multiple parts that can have mixed content. The attachments are inside that enclosure and have their own MIME type. Robert Kaiser ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: how to add a new helper in SM2 (visio file on Windows)
Robert Kaiser wrote, On 8/12/2009 1:51 PM: If you only get "save", then as far as I know, the file type SM thinks it is is application/octet-stream and those are usually executables. As it's often dangerous to open executables from remote sources, we don't allow those to be opened directly, we only allow saving them, as then Anti-Virus software and operating system security rules can kick in to make you hopefully safe from trouble. If the attachment would have some file type set that fits better what's in it (not sure what's the so-called "MIME type" for Visio), then we would offer you to select an application, but when it's marked as "some binary application" (application/octet-stream) then we go with a "better safe than sorry" strategy. Robert Kaiser Thanks Robert, very clear explanation ! In an example I see a MIME type multipart / mixed though... anyway, thanks for the details... and keep on the (very) good work for SM2 !! Dominique ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: how to add a new helper in SM2 (visio file on Windows)
dominique wrote: Hello all, I'm stuck on my WinXP based SM2 when opening an email attachment which is a file.vsd (i.e. a "Visio" file). Currently, I can only "save" it. Is there a way to add to the helper the use of the visio.exe program when double-clicking it (email attachment) ? is there a particular file to tweak for that ? If you only get "save", then as far as I know, the file type SM thinks it is is application/octet-stream and those are usually executables. As it's often dangerous to open executables from remote sources, we don't allow those to be opened directly, we only allow saving them, as then Anti-Virus software and operating system security rules can kick in to make you hopefully safe from trouble. If the attachment would have some file type set that fits better what's in it (not sure what's the so-called "MIME type" for Visio), then we would offer you to select an application, but when it's marked as "some binary application" (application/octet-stream) then we go with a "better safe than sorry" strategy. Robert Kaiser ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
How to add helper applications (Was: how to add a new helper in SM2 (visio file on Windows)
JeffM wrote, On 8/12/2009 1:34 AM: dominique wrote: I'm stuck on my WinXP based SM2 when opening an email attachment which is a file.vsd (i.e. a "Visio" file). Currently, I can only "save" it. Actually my problem is : how do I add a *new* helper application to SM2 ? (in this case, to open Visio files with the Visio program). Side note: No, I am not in a position to influence and change whatever I get into my mail !!! :-), even if I have my own ideas about MS and its way to use and decide of "standards" !! Thanks for any useful pointer Dominique ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: how to add a new helper in SM2 (visio file on Windows)
dominique wrote: >I'm stuck on my WinXP based SM2 when opening an email attachment >which is a file.vsd (i.e. a "Visio" file). Currently, I can only "save" it. > A personal preference (with a nod toward non-lock-in standards): The longer you keep files in proprietary formats, the less useful the files are. (Think: Export to .DXF.) >Is there a way to add to the helper the use of the visio.exe program >when double-clicking it (email attachment) ? > With M$'s track record regarding the 'Net (first ignoring it then trying to cripple it thru incompatibility), it's a wonder ANYTHING they produce works in an online mode. Visio was obiously never meant to work with online apps. The only vector-based formats I know of that work online are Flash and .SGV. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
how to add a new helper in SM2 (visio file on Windows)
Hello all, I'm stuck on my WinXP based SM2 when opening an email attachment which is a file.vsd (i.e. a "Visio" file). Currently, I can only "save" it. Is there a way to add to the helper the use of the visio.exe program when double-clicking it (email attachment) ? is there a particular file to tweak for that ? thanks for pointer / help Dominique ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
