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Ned Ludd <nedludd@hermans.removethis.net> writes:

> I'd go with Cyrus.  I'm running it here.  The only problem with it
> is that it keeps a proprietary directory and mailbox format.  So if
> you ever want to leave it, you'll have to figure out how to get all
> the mail out.

Okay, this sounds a little annoying IMHO.  

> The sieve stuff works well (although sieve package for XEmacs is a
> little broken).
>
> I did not like Courier's documentation, and the roughness of the
> install and configuration.

Hmm, I haven't looked at the documentation yet, I just apt-get
installed it and started using it...

Perhaps I was spoiled by the debian packge, which required 0
configuration for me to start using ssl IMAP, whereas with the package
for courier it's not configured to work out of the box.  Partly
because you must configure your MTA (exim in my case) to use the
deliver program.

I'm willing to give it a shot though, but the non-standard mailbox
format is a little bit of a turn-off for me.  What kind of advantages
does this give you?  Does it keep a database of all your mail for fast
searches, etc?

Thanks for the help btw!

-- 
Josh Huber