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