pop2d linux command

pop2d

in.pop2d

System administration command. Allow users to connect to port 109 and request the contents of their mailbox in /var/spool/mail. pop2d requires a username and password before providing mail and can serve individual messages. See also pop3d.

Commands

Each command must be entered on a separate line.

HELO

Prompt for username and password.

FOLD

Open /var/spool/mail/$USER.

HOST

Open /var/spool/pop/$USER.

READ

Read a message.

RETR

Retrieve a message.

ACKS

Save the last message retrieved and move to next message.

ACKD

Delete the last message retrieved and move to next message.

NACK

Save the last message retrieved and expect to resend it.

QUIT

Exit.