On 2007-02-07 09:20:51 +0000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I can solve the problem by switching to maildir, however I'd > prefer not to keep my saved/archived mail in maildir format, is > it possible (or sensible) to mix the two formats?
Yes. I use maildir for my inbox (since it's the format that synchronizes fastest and most robustly) and mbox for my archive folders. > I believe mutt will be fine with this as it will recognise the > directory layout as maildir, it doesn't need to have the > 'mbox-type' variable set. > Then if/when I use mutt to save mail (in a separate directory > hierarchy) it will use the default mbox format. > Will this strategy work as I believe it will? Yes. -- Thomas Roessler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
