rmail

rmail

The rmail command in Linux is a deprecated command that was used to send mail to another user on the same system. It is a simple protocol that is not secure and can be spoofed by attackers.

Instead of using the rmail command, you should use the mail command to send mail to another user on the same system. The mail command is a more secure and efficient way to send mail to another user on the same system. It is also supported by most Linux distributions.

The mail command is used to send and receive mail on a Unix-like operating system. It is a versatile command that can be used to do a variety of things, including:

  • Sending mail to other users.

  • Receiving mail from other users.

  • Listing the mail in your mailbox.

  • Deleting mail from your mailbox.

  • Managing your mail filters.

The mail command is used in the following syntax:

mail [options] [recipients]

The recipients are the users to send the mail to.

For example, to send a mail to the user root, you would use the following command:

mail root

This command will open a mail editor where you can compose your mail. Once you have composed your mail, you can send it by pressing Ctrl+D.

The mail command is a powerful tool that can be used to send and receive mail on a Unix-like operating system. It is supported by most Linux distributions and is a versatile tool for managing your mail.

The rmail command is a legacy protocol that is no longer recommended for use. It is not secure and can be spoofed by attackers. Instead, you should use the mail command to send mail to another user on the same system.

help

usage: rmail [-T] [-D domain] user ..

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