Re: can one set up a filter in mail to prevent mail from arriving

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From: Eric A. Litman
Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1992 03:48

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cowboy@trans.csuohio.edu (Syscrusher) writes:
: Greeting NeXTers:
: 
: I am curious whether or not I can set up my mailer on my NeXT to filter or  
: kill mail from either a person (address) or subject.  

Sure. Pick up a copy of the latest version of procmail (2.1, I believe).
This handles filtering beautifully, and can even work as an effective
MTA, delivering mail under even the most arduous circumstances.

Find it in your favorite comp.sources.misc archive.

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Eric A. Litman  #import <std/disclaimer.h> | NeXTMail, MIME accepted - please 
U. of Maryland, NeXT Campus Consultant     | indicate in Subject line.

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