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differences from previous versions:
getmail version 4 has been completely rewritten. It is designed to
closely mimic the interface and user experience of getmail version
3, but the new architecture necessitates some differences you will
notice:
* the getmail rc file (configuration file) format has changed. If
you are upgrading from version 3, you will need to write a new
configuration file based on the contents of your old one. The
new file format resembles the old in many ways. Each account you
retrieve mail from will require a separate rc file, but getmail
can operate with multiple rc files simultaneously if you wish to
retrieve mail from multiple accounts.
* support for protocols other than POP3/SPDS. IMAP support is now
included, and other protocols can be added with relative ease.
* support for SSL-encrypted protocols. The included POP3 and IMAP
retriever classes are complemented by SSL-enabled counterparts.
* messages can be filtered or annotated by external programs like
spam filters and anti-Microsoft-worm programs. Filters can cause
messages to be dropped completely.
* a flexible, extensible architecture. Additional classes for
handling new mail protocols, filter types, or destination mailstores
can be added without needing to modify the main script at all.
Feel free to contact me if you need a custom retriever, filter,
or destination class written, or if you want commercial support
for getmail.
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