getmail

Getmail is a super handy, open-source tool that's all about making your email life easier. This little command-line project, built with Python, is designed to grab your emails from both single-user and multidrop (domain) mailboxes. And guess what? It works with one or multiple email accounts!

Email Protocols Supported

This software doesn't hold back when it comes to email protocols. It's got full support for the big players like IMAP4 (Internet Message Access Protocol), IMAP4-over-SSL, POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3), POP3-over-SSL, and even SDPS (Standard Dial-up POP3 Service) mail accounts. So whatever your setup is, getmail has you covered.

Features That Make Life Easier

Reliability is key here! Getmail lets you filter, annotate, and classify messages easily. Plus, you can send emails to multiple places depending on who the recipient is. If you're into customization, it's super flexible and can be extended with plugins.

Getting Started with Getmail

If you're itching to try out getmail on your GNU/Linux computer, you'll want to start by downloading the latest version. You can grab it from the project's homepage or Softpedia. Just save that archive in your Home directory and unpack it.

Installation Steps

Next up, fire up your Terminal app and go to where you've unpacked the file (like this: cd /home/softpedia/getmail-4.46.0). Once you're there, run this command: sudo python setup.py install. This will install getmail system-wide so everyone on your machine can use it.

Using Getmail

After you've got it installed, type getmail --help in the Terminal to see all the usage tips and options available for you. You'll be able to load a custom configuration file or tweak things as needed using overrides.

Crossover Compatibility

The best part? Getmail isn't picky about operating systems! It works seamlessly across GNU/Linux, GNU HURD, BSD variants like FreeBSD and OpenBSD, HP/UX, Solaris, IBM AIX...you name it! Whether you're on 32-bit or 64-bit hardware platforms—getmail has got your back!