Subj : File Attached netmails how to handle
To   : Wilfred van Velzen
From : Nick Boel
Date : Mon Nov 24 2025 01:44 pm

Hey Wilfred!

On Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:55:30 +0100, you wrote:

 NB>> If FMail supports fileboxes:

 > It does, but they shouldn't be used in combination with BSO/binkd,
 > because it bypasses all the lock/busy file logic, between the mailer and
 > tosser, that is normally happening in a BSO directory structure. So you
 > have to make sure that putting files in a filebox is done atomically. So
 > use 'move' from a directory on the same partition, and not 'copy'! ;-)

I didn't originally know what Sean was trying to do, and am not even sure why I asked about FMail supporting fileboxes, as it wouldn't be needed.

 >> Fileboxes per link can be used in BSO mode where anything put in
 >> said directory (usually manually) would be sent to the link.

 > I'm aware of that. And fileboxes can be defined in the binkd config for
 > each link (I use that), while it supports the normal BSO file logic at
 > the same time. If that is what Sean wants/need, it is a good option, and
 > you don't need FMail/any-tosser, to be involved. Just don't use netmail
 > file attaches.

This was more of an explanation for Sean, yet I replied (maybe as an addendum) to your message.

 >> So in Sean's case, if he knows where this/these netmail attach
 >> files are supposed to be going, he can setup a filebox for that
 >> link, and manually move the file into that directory so it gets
 >> sent the the proper system.

 > Yes, in the binkd config.

Or even manually scripted with the use of a cronjob, depending on when he wants this to happen.

Regards,
Nick

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