Re: [gentoo-user] Looking for other Seamonkey users

[William Kenworthy <billk@iinet.net.au>]

On 7/4/21 3:36 pm, Neil Bothwick wrote:
> On Tue, 6 Apr 2021 23:41:50 -0500, Dale wrote:
>
>> I've done some research.  It seems Dovecot is what I need.  It uses mbox
>> and has some features I might need one day already where Courier doesn't
>> but there isn't much difference really.  If anyone is curious, the
>> comparison is here.
>>
>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mail_servers
>>
>> The biggest thing, mbox.  If I recall correctly that is what Seamonkey
>> uses and I should be able to import those easy enough. 
> You are better off with maildir, mbox is far more susceptible to date
> loss through file damage. There is a script to convert an mbox file to
> maildir, but you should also be able to just set up a new account in
> Seamonkey using the local server and copy all your mails across. The
> server will then take care of everything.
>
>
seconded.  I use courier and maildir.  MUCH more reliable and less
chance of losing mail - there was a I time when I used mbox - no longer
the case ... speaking from personal experience ... after losing mail :)


BillK