The following table describes the procedures for administering .forward files. For more information, refer to .forward Files in Chapter 23, Mail Services (Reference).
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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Disabling .forward files |
Use this procedure if, for example, you want to prevent automated forwarding. | |
Changing the .forward file search path |
Use this procedure if, for example, you want to move all .forward files into a common directory. | |
Creating and populating /etc/shells |
Use this procedure to enable users to use the .forward file to forward mail to a program or to a file. |