franck routier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> Hello,
> 
> I try to use evolution mail reader (and more) on a sid box.
> 
> Each time I try to check my mail,I go this message :
> 
> Error while performing operation :
> unable to create lock file for /var/spool/mail/xxxx : access denied
> 
> (error message might not be accurated, I translate it from french)
> 
> My mail setting says :
> standard unix mailbox file
> path : /var/spoolmail/xxxx
> 
> (xxxx is my user name of course)
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Franck
> 
> 
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I had to do the following to get it working:
chmod o+t /var/spool/mail
chmod o+wt /var/spool/mail

Hope this helps...

Dominique

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