Re: elm problem
> How do I fix the
>
> Waiting to read mailbox while mail is being received: attempt #3
>
> problem? Permissions of /usr/spool/mail _appear_
> to be correct, although every day I found many
> new permission problems with my system here.
> /tmp loses proper permissions every second day or so. :-(
>
>
>
> hamish
This sounds like a problem I've had before. Look for the file /usr/spool/mail/<user>.lock and remove it if it exists. This fixed it for me.
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