On Wed, Feb 07, 2007 at 10:26:57AM +0100, Thomas Roessler wrote: > On 2007-02-07 09:20:51 +0000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I can solve the problem by switching to maildir, however I'd > > prefer not to keep my saved/archived mail in maildir format, is > > it possible (or sensible) to mix the two formats? > > Yes. I use maildir for my inbox (since it's the format that > synchronizes fastest and most robustly) and mbox for my archive > folders. > > > I believe mutt will be fine with this as it will recognise the > > directory layout as maildir, it doesn't need to have the > > 'mbox-type' variable set. > > > Then if/when I use mutt to save mail (in a separate directory > > hierarchy) it will use the default mbox format. > > > Will this strategy work as I believe it will? > Excellent, thanks for confirming that this will work.
-- Chris Green ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
