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Message no. 1
From: Renegade <a018907t@*********.SEFLIN.LIB.FL.US>
Subject: Mail Filtering Question (Was:[FAQ] ShadowRN (Part II)
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 1995 15:50:25 -0500
> 2. Filtering
> Some computer systems allow you to have your incoming mail
> pass through a filter. This filter will allow you to sort
> or delete mail based on subject or sender or many other
> parameters. The exact requirements vary by system, but for
> UNIX systems, check out the program called 'filter', which
> is provided as part of the ELM mail package, or use archie
> to locate the the program 'procmail', which serves a similiar
> function, as well as providing more abilities.

Ok, does anyone know how to filter with the PINE mail program?
The sysadmins on this system are clueless about how to do it.

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"Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And is heard no more." - Macbeth, Act V Scene V
Renegade William Shakespeare
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Message no. 2
From: "J.D. Falk" <jdfalk@****.CAIS.COM>
Subject: Re: Mail Filtering Question (Was:[FAQ] ShadowRN (Part II)
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 1995 23:18:33 -0500
On Mon, 6 Feb 1995, Renegade wrote:

> Ok, does anyone know how to filter with the PINE mail program?
> The sysadmins on this system are clueless about how to do it.

The way the ELM filter or Procmail will work is that they'll do
the filtering as soon as the mail shows up -- neither one cares which
program you end up using to actually _read_ the mail.
If you need more help, contact me privately, and I can either pass
along my limited knowledge or point you towards others who might be able
to help more.

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