On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 06:05:27PM +0200, Kai Schaetzl wrote:
but it seems to be off by default. From my dovecot.conf (1.07):
#pop3_lock_session = no
I think it should be on by default.
The problem is if you have an MUA/MDA retrieving lots of messages over a potentially slow connection, the mailbox can remain locked for a very long time for a read-only operation.
The problem that requires doing it is basically a client problem. Namely, some clients may get confused if in the middle of a series of RETR commands, they get a mailbox locked reply. Thus, the option exists to accomodate potentially broken clients and has potentially negative effects so I think the default is appropriate.
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