[Dovecot] Sieve plugin should recompile when symbolic link changes [patch]

[Stephan Bosch]

Frank Behrens schreef:
> The sieve plugin compares the modification dates of sieve source and compiled script and 
> compiles the script only if necessary. When the managesieve extension is used, it creates a 
> symbolic link for the script. In order to switch between scripts managesieve changes the link 
> only.
>
> Therefore the sieve plugin should include the modification date of an symlink in its decision 
> about compilation. The attached patch adds this functionality.
>   
Hmm, good catch. Eventually, I would like to manage the binary from 
ManageSieve too. Currently the newly installed script is compiled upon 
upload and again when dovecot-sieve finds it, which is something I 
consider to be inefficient. I am not yet sure how to solve this in a 
reliable way.

Regards,

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Stephan Bosch
stephan at rename-it.nl