On Tue, 27 Nov 2001, Matt - wrote:

> I also don't understand the local mail server
> concept. Is it true that it's common practice to
> have a mail server on my system constantly receive
> mail and then offer it to my email programs - it
> seems like most email programs want to check "local
> mail" by default".

This is very common practice it's the default on most installations I'd 
say. Certainly RedHat & friends in any case. This enables you to pick & 
chose any mail client you care to use and you can keep the exact same 
mailbox.

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