Platform SDK: Exchange 2000 Server

The MIME Message Format

[This is preliminary documentation and subject to change.]
The MIME message format enables any client program to decode and display complex message bodies. Complex message bodies can contain rich text, multiple character sets, and binary attachments such as pictures, sounds, spreadsheets, and so on. MIME is richer and more flexible than UUENCODE; it provides a generic and flexible process for including content within messages.
With MIME formatting, you can:

Note   MIME message format enables you to enhance your applications without changing the underlying structure.