Re: Mutt Newbie;Configuring Mutt
On Sat, Feb 24, 2007 at 06:02:24PM -0500, Michael Pobega wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 24, 2007 at 05:43:13PM -0500, pobega wrote:
> Hello all. I'm new to using Mutt, I'm switch over from Sylpheed.
>
> I've already noticed that Mutt is very powerful, especially for a
> terminal application!
>
> What I'd like to do is change Mutt's default directory from ~ to ~/mail,
> because I really dislike having files in my ~ directory. Currently I have
> mbox and sent in my ~ directory, it's not overly annoying but it's just
> something I'd like to do.
You should set your editor to linewrap at 72 characters. I think you are
using Debian, what editor are you using? I'm using vim and it does it
automatically, I can't seem to find where its set though.
Pressing the F1 key brings up the mutt manuals.
--
Chris.
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