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Could I run a php/cgi script automaticaly when reciv a mail

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:27 am
by pramod
Hi,

Could I run a php/cgi script automaticaly when I recive an e-mail.
I am looking to create an automaitc email redirection and an auto respond email script. I dont want to use cron jobs because there is always a time delay and it is an over head to system

Any one have the idea about this please help me .

Thanking you ,
Pramod.K.V.P

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:49 am
by Weirdan
[google]procmail[/google]
forward

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:49 pm
by pramod
I am using shared server i dont know Procmail utiliy is installed on ther .
my platform is linux, apache ,php, mysql . IF it is not installed ther could i install or run on my own area .

To achive my former requirement which is better crone or prcmail ?

Waitnig for your advice

Pramod K.V.P

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:51 am
by Weirdan
if it's usual Unix box and you have shell access to it, .forward (second link in my previous post) would be enough.

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:28 pm
by timvw
meaby fetchmail to fetch mail from other mailhost too (-d option might come in handy)