Re: [cobalt-users] Qube2 reading mail spools

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Create a lock file for the file (I forget how but I the lock file format
for POP has been discussed on this and/or the cobalt-developers list).

Then use any editor to edit the file at /var/spool/mail/username or
/home/spool/mail/username; it's a straight ascii file.

When you're done make sure the permissions and ownerships are set right,
and delete the lock file.

Jeff

Rob Pettey wrote:
> 
> Is there any utility or software that allows you to edit a mail spool file? When users sometimes get messages that corrupt or "clog" up the  file but you don't want them to lose all mail in the spool. A way to selectively edit the spool would be great. Anyone...anyone...
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