ON Mon, Dec 03, 2001 at 11:55:01AM -0600, Jay Kline wrote: > > > Unfortunately, some users who like to snoop are also admins. > > > > This is exactly what I am worried about. I realize that things can be done > to avoid having them read my email, (encryption, etc) but those are all very > inconveient for all my friends and family using hotmail. Also, when my > Discover Card statement is emailed, I cannot have them encrypt that. So, I > figured the best way is to not have the mail on the server if at all > possible. That tactic will only discourage casual snooping. There's nothing stopping the smtpd from making copies of your mail as it is received. If somebody with root access and a modicum of skill wants to read your mail, they will. -- Michael