Question: what is .tmp format and how may I open it in Email? BellSouth will not open it.? 

Answer: .tmp files are temporary files generated by programs as they run and can usually be safely deleted. The format will depend on the program that created it. You may be able to read the contents of the file in a text editor, but this is not guaranteed.\n\nSee the second item on the page below for some info.
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