Marek Narkiewicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> How do i go about reading from a maildir without ncroaching on the
> security of the maildir?
Depends what you mean by ``security''. If you really mean ``security'',
then the answer is: only do it if they're your emails (or you're
authorized).
If you mean ``reliability'', then there's no issue: go ahead and read
any file in maildir/new or maildir/cur. Don't touch any files you see
in maildir/tmp--unless they're older than 36 hours, in which case you
should delete them.
> Also where can i find the spec for maildirs like an rfc or similar.
The best spec is the manpage maildir(5), included with qmail. It tells
you everything you need. It also refers you to a page on Dan's website
with a little more information for MUA implementers.
> ie what is the procedure for reading emails
If you mean, ``What MUA uses Maildirs as folders?'' then as far as I
know the only one is mutt. For spot use, ``more'' or ``less'' should
be good enough.
Len.
--
The moment you run that, a local attacker can take over your machine.
Isn't security fun?
-- Dan Bernstein
