[Dovecot] POP3 locking

[Mark Sapiro]

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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