"Tip: If you are asking for help to troubleshoot a computer-related problem, please be sure to include all the necessary information (ie: operating system, model number, hardware, software, etc) that will help others identify your problem for a speedy resolution."
You didn't reveal what email program you use and on what type computer. Some run Linux, Macintosh or one of the 10 flavors of Windows.
You can do your own research about MIME at http://www.google.com, but here's my BET!
-> IT WAS SPAM.
Bob
I recieved a message in my E-mail that was in MIME and had an attachment. I deleted it, because it had a message that my E-mail did not read MIME. What is goimg on? JB2wheeler

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