[Gllug] Opening a large text file in a text editor

[Bruce Richardson]

On Sat, May 06, 2006 at 09:15:38AM -0400, Mark wrote:
> Hi all,
> I've got an old text file which is 169Mb in size which contains my old 
> email "inbox".
> I have tried to open it with emacs and other text editors, but I get 
> "maximum buffer size exceeded" messages.
> How do I either split it up into manageable chunks that can be opened, 
> or alter the maximum buffer size?
> Any advice would be gratefully received.


Mutt should be able to access the mailbox with no problem.  You could
then save selected messages to new, small mbox folders.


-- 
Bruce

It is impolite to tell a man who is carrying you on his shoulders that
his head smells.
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