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Article #57634Re: Problems with smail
From: John Foster
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 1996 00:00
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 1996 00:00
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On 26 Aug 1996, Franz wrote ... > A short time ago, I have installed smail on my linux-server (I am not a linux-specialist). > But i have a big problem: The first time i make a login on my POP-Server > I have to enter my password and then I will get my mails. But if i change > my pop-account (e.g. in Netscape), I'll not be asked for the password, but i get the > mails of this new user. Normally by changing the pop-account I have to > enter a new password. > Only the owner has rights to write and read in the subdirectory 'mail'. > I am using shadow-passwords and for each user there is an asterix > in the second row of the file /etc/passwd. My understanding is that Netscape is a hole you can drive a truck through. On the network I use most machines run dos/windoze and there are constant problems with people accessing each others mail. The simple solution is don't use netscape for mail. John.
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