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josephswagner 07-18-2003 11:11 AM

automated pop3 retrieval
 
I need a way to retrieve email from a pop server automatically.
Also, it would need to store the email in mbox format. I am setting up an email archive and would like to automate the process as much as possible. Thanks.

fancypiper 07-18-2003 11:17 AM

# Common e-mail tools
sendmail - postfix - sends mail to local users (and internet when configured correctly)
fetchmail - gets mail from internet accounts (non-Hotmail type)
procmail - sorts and delivers into separate mailboxes
mutt - mail client that sucks less than all the others
Email the Linux Way
Suresh Ramasubramanian's email guide
The Linux Mail User HOWTO
The Linux Electronic Mail Administrator HOWTO
SquirrelMail web mail
Why use Hotmail when there is LinuxMail?
Gotmail, a utility to download mail from Hotmail type accounts

green_dragon37 07-18-2003 11:26 AM

http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/...tml?tw=backend

Good article on just what you are looking for.

Ian


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