MIME stands for Multi-purpose Internet Mail Extensions or Multimedia Internet Mail Extensions . At first it was used as a way of sending more than just text via email. Later the protocol was extended to manage file typing by Web servers.
Email attachment Let's talk about email first.
The easiest way to send and receive MIME attachment is to use a MIME-aware Email client such as Netscape Mail or Microsoft Outlook. The procedure is self-explanatory. When a MIME ready e-mail system receives a MIME encoded file, the binary file should show up as an attachment and the proper software in your computer should be capable of reading the file. For example, if the attached file is a PostScript file, your LaserWriter Utilities should be able to download it to the printer. If the file is a graphic, DeBabelizer or PhotoShop should be able to open the file.