> > I think anytime that there is a possibility of multiple processes > writing to the same file, locking should be "enableable". Even if > it's a command line switch (everyone likes to say "use procmail", but > this is essentially what procmail does: locks file and folders by > default,
Not when you're using rcvstore, because then it doesn't know what the folder's called, even whether there is a folder (you could be pushing it into a program that redirects it as formail can or that processes the message fully in some other way). File locking is essential. If semantics mean it can't be done on some platforms, tought for those users, do it where you can. Don't forget to test on nfs-mounted filesystems too; I've had a few programs fail on nfs-mounts - StarOffice and ypbind amongst them. -- Cheers John Summerfield Microsoft's most solid OS: http://www.geocities.com/rcwoolley/ Note: mail delivered to me is deemed to be intended for me, for my disposition. ============================== If you don't like being told you're wrong, be right!
