Re: LYNX-DEV Re: mail notification in lynx

[Larry W. Virden, x2487]

From: Al Gilman <address@hidden>
> to follow up on what Adam Lloyd said:
> > From: Adam Lloyd <address@hidden>
> > Subject: Re: mail notification in lynx
> 
> > On Sat, 23 Aug 1997, Al Gilman wrote:
> > 
> > > Lynx has code that performs the functions required to send
> > > Internet mail, just like Pine.  Pine also lets you read mail,
> > > which Lynx doesn't.
> > 
> > so I gather there is no mail notification if you have mail, this is 
> > something which would have to be coded into one of the mods?
> > 
> > possibly lyoptions.c??
> > 
> 
> Maybe the experts on lynx-dev will check me on this:
> 
> Lynx usually runs in a multiprocessing environment, so that
> another concurrent process running a program such as biff can
> generate user interruptions announcing the arrival of electronic
> mail IF you want them.  I am sure this question has come up
> before.  I think this is the reason given why Lynx does not offer
> this function.

Actually, it not only came up, but there is an option which for me
at least results in lynx doing mail notification.

Look in the userdefs.h file for CHECKMAIL ...
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