NAME

mail − pseudo-device for mail notification

DESCRIPTION

The file /dev/mail is a multiplexor file maintained by the mail notification daemon.  When a piece of mail is delivered the mail delivery process writes information on this file and the mail notification daemon /etc/comsat notifies a user of the arrival of the mail if the user desires to be notified. 

SEE ALSO

biff(1)

FILES

/dev/mail

BUGS

4th Berkeley Distribution