Subject: Re: Using MH-style folders as incoming folders?

From: Mark Crispin <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:00:00 -0800

On 31 Jan 1997, Steve "Stevers!" Coile wrote:
> Can MH-style folders be used as incoming folders?  I have tried
> identifiying MH-style folders with the "incoming-folders" paramter,
> but when I press the Tab key from my INBOX, Pine doesn't move to the
> MH-style folders that contain new messages.  Is this possible?

MH style folders can be used as incoming folders; however, MH format does
maintain enough state to support new mail checking.  The MH support in
Pine is strictly for compatibility purposes; it is not recommended for any
other purpose.  MH does not support the capabilities needed for full Pine
functionality.