mail / mailx question

[Tom Metro]

Chandler, Scott wrote:
> I know it's possible to write a mail command to send to an alternate
> SMTP server, I just don't know how to form it properly and I haven't
> been able to find any clear and concise documentation online...

You might try dusting the cobwebs off of the antiquated "source 
routing"[1] technique, and see if your MTA supports it.

1. http://www.freesoft.org/CIE/RFC/821/9.htm

  -Tom

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