Re: [gentoo-user] Looking for other Seamonkey users

[Dale]

William Kenworthy wrote:
> On 7/4/21 3:36 pm, Neil Bothwick wrote:
>> On Tue, 6 Apr 2021 23:41:50 -0500, Dale wrote:
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>>> I've done some research.  It seems Dovecot is what I need.  It uses mbox
>>> and has some features I might need one day already where Courier doesn't
>>> but there isn't much difference really.  If anyone is curious, the
>>> comparison is here.
>>>
>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mail_servers
>>>
>>> The biggest thing, mbox.  If I recall correctly that is what Seamonkey
>>> uses and I should be able to import those easy enough. 
>> You are better off with maildir, mbox is far more susceptible to date
>> loss through file damage. There is a script to convert an mbox file to
>> maildir, but you should also be able to just set up a new account in
>> Seamonkey using the local server and copy all your mails across. The
>> server will then take care of everything.
>>
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> seconded.  I use courier and maildir.  MUCH more reliable and less
> chance of losing mail - there was a I time when I used mbox - no longer
> the case ... speaking from personal experience ... after losing mail :)
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> BillK
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I think Dovecot can use a few formats.  I think.  I just want a way I
can revert back easily to if needed.  So far, I've never lost a email. 
So far.  Today is a new day tho. 

Dale

:-)  :-)