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authorMatthias Andree <matthias.andree@gmx.de>2007-04-04 12:19:19 +0000
committerMatthias Andree <matthias.andree@gmx.de>2007-04-04 12:19:19 +0000
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.SS Resource Limit Control Options
.TP
.B \-l <maxbytes> | \-\-limit <maxbytes>
-(Keyword: limit) Takes a maximum octet size argument. Messages larger
-than this size will not be fetched and will be left on the server (in
-foreground sessions, the progress messages will note that they are
-"oversized"). If the fetch protocol permits (in particular, under
-IMAP or POP3 without the fetchall option) the message will not be
-marked seen.
+(Keyword: limit) Takes a maximum octet size argument, where 0 is the
+default and also the special value designating "no limit".
+If nonzero, messages larger than this size will not be fetched and will
+be left on the server (in foreground sessions, the progress messages
+will note that they are "oversized"). If the fetch protocol permits (in
+particular, under IMAP or POP3 without the fetchall option) the message
+will not be marked seen.
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An explicit \-\-limit of 0 overrides any limits set in your
run control file. This option is intended for those needing to