Linux – read localhost e-mail with thunderbird

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What would be simplest IMAP server allow Thunderbird to read messages to user@localhost for Ubuntu Linux?

My assumption was that if mailutils could read mail with the "mail" command then IMAP or POP was configured, which was incorrect.

Best Answer

If you open the Account Settings menu you should be able to add an new account using Movemail. It should be located in Account Actions under Add Other Accounts. This should then move mail from the spool folder into your inbox.

Personally, I use Dovecot with Maildir format directories populated by proccmail. This allows me to read mail both locally and remotely using the same mailstore. I also provide webmail access using Squirrelmail.

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