debian mailing list archive in mbox format
Is it possible to get mailing list archive messages in mbox format?
My primary reason is being able to select archived messages online and
reply to them with the correct Reference, Mail-followup-to and other
headers being automatically set correctly in my e-mail client. I know that
I'd probably have to download the entire month, but that still might be
better than being subscribed...
I remember reading about debian-private being available on some developer
only server in mbox format. That information being accurate, then the
other lists may exist there too, but only accessible to developers.
Recently a feature was added to the Debian BTS that allows users to get
bugs in mbox format. I don't know if this is useful related information.
It'd be really nice if I only had to click a link and have everything get
set (if possible). That would be a wishlist bug against the mail archiving
software and it may not be possible to setup properly. This option would
not work for those who don't have their e-mail client of choice linked to
their web browser of choice.
Having an e-mail list gateway with an online e-mail client (like mailto)
might work too, but then there are security issues like faked
mail-followup-to values.
Having an mbox formatted file for each message in the mailing list archive
would be my preference. This again is probably a wishlist bug against the
mail archiving software. If a bug needs to be filed on this, it would
probably be useful for package developer(s) to be informed on who worked
on the BTS mbox features.
If I hear of no better solution and there is no appropriately filed bug,
Then I will file a bug.
Drew Daniels
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