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Old 05-21-2008
how to forward mail in /var/mail/username to external mail

Dear All,

Now I use solaris 10 and I try to forward mail from /var/mail/username to their external mail so what should I do?

thank u in advance
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Old 05-21-2008
.forward

inside .forward I think you specify the forwarding email address

do a man forward for more info
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Old 05-27-2008
Thank You "sparcguy"

Thank u for your help. it's useful
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