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Re: stop "You have mail in /var/mail/mike"



On Aug 08, 2025, Mike McClain wrote:
> Is there any way to stop this most annoying message from appearing on
> the commandlineas I'm entering some command?

Seems the system has sent your user some mail.  Check / clear it - as I
recall, the 'mail' command is what you're after.

Afterwards, maybe check /etc/aliases so that mail to your local user
account gets sent to your intended mailing address.

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