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Old 05-30-2005, 03:50 AM   #1
brumela
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monitor mail box and exec command


Hi,

I want to monitor my mailbox on POP (or IMAP) server and execute shell script if specific mail arrives.

What is the easiest way to do that?

regards bruma
 
Old 05-30-2005, 04:17 AM   #2
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Procmail is just for the purpose.
 
Old 05-30-2005, 08:13 AM   #3
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