To Learn More. . . Using the Pine Mail Program Quick Reference Guide Sending files You may also use the Internet to send files stored in your Unix account to other users. To place a file in your account, you can either create one using the Unix pico or vi editors, or upload a file from your IBM PC- compatible or Macintosh computer. In order to successfully transfer a file, you must be aware of file format. Files are either in text or binary format.
Text files consist only of text.
Binary files, on the other hand, consist of text as well as program codes such as margin settings, and bold and underline character attributes. For example, a Microsoft Word file is a binary file because it contains program codes. Only, it will be a text file. The method you use to send a file will depend on the file format. A text file can be included in a mail message and sent.