Is there a way to use Maildir instead of mbox on a Linux box?
On some websites, it is suggested to add to /etc/aliases:
myuser: /var/mail/myuser/maildir
I've issued the newaliases command, but it didn't work.
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This is contingent upon your source of mail and your choice of mail clients.– goldilocksCommented Mar 12, 2013 at 18:05
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I'm using Postfix as MTA. It should support Maildir format.– DanielCommented Mar 12, 2013 at 18:06
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2My point was that it is either the MTA or the MUA that puts the mail in whatever form it is in, so this is a matter of configuring one of those (and probably you should adjust your question to ask about that).– goldilocksCommented Mar 12, 2013 at 18:16
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If you're on Ubuntu...
Instruct Postfix to use Maildirs instead of Mboxes:
sudo postconf -e "home_mailbox = Maildir/"
Restart Postfix to make changes effect:
sudo /etc/init.d/postfix restart
Check the mailbox of fmaster:
su - fmaster
MAIL=/home/fmaster/Maildir
mail
You can find complete guide here.
If you're on CentOS...
Add following line in /etc/postfix/main.cf
home_mailbox = Maildir/
A trailing slash indicates Maildir format. To specify mbox format, use home_mailbox = Mailbox
You can find complete guide here.
