> Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 12:31:46 +0100
> From: Nick Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: "set mail_check" lies
>
> * René Clerc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [020107 11:29]:
> > * Philip Mak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [07-01-2002 11:16]:
> >
> > | "set mail_check" configures how often (in seconds) mutt should look
> > | for new mail. I have it set to 5, but new e-mail that I receive does
> > | *not* show up within 5 seconds.
> > |
> > | It seems that it only shows up if I press a key in mutt.
> >
> > Do you have set the $mailboxes directive to look at the correct
> > mailbox(es)?
> >
> > --
> > René Clerc - ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
>
> I have the same problem, I only get my mail if I hit 'G'
> What should $mailboxes be set to?
> I had a look at the manual but couldn't really understand it.
> An example would be great!
You use mutt's POP3 functions? AFAIK check_new etc. don't apply
here. They're for checking your _local_ mailboxes for new mail.
BTW, you would really benefit from using a POP3 mail retriever and
an MDA.
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