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Re: Limiting Number of Message in INBOX

1997-12-05 09:21:39
On Fri, 5 Dec 1997, Liston Bias wrote:
I already know how the backup works to preserve last x messages in a
directory called messages, but I am looking to limit the INBOX to 50
messages.  Everything beyond this would be purge with FIFO (First In,
First Out) rules.  Can someone tell me how?

I have toyed with created an inbox lock file, but I do not think I have
the right permission to perform this.  I was going to use formail skip
option to print item out.

How 'bout just cating the msg.* from my backup directory into
/var/mail/username?  Are there any problems people can see with this?

Thanks,
Liston

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