Example Methods The Server Buffer Server Variables

6.1.4: Creating a Virtual Server

If you're saving lots of articles in the cache by using persistent articles, you may want to create a virtual server to read the cache.

First you need to add a new server. The a command does that. It would probably be best to use nnspool to read the cache. You could also use nnml or nnmh, though.

Type a nnspool RET cache RET.

You should now have a brand new nnspool virtual server called `cache'. You now need to edit it to have the right definitions. Type e to edit the server. You'll be entered into a buffer that will contain the following:

(nnspool "cache")

Change that to:

(nnspool "cache"
         (nnspool-spool-directory "~/News/cache/")
         (nnspool-nov-directory "~/News/cache/")
         (nnspool-active-file "~/News/cache/active"))

Type C-c C-c to return to the server buffer. If you now press RET over this virtual server, you should be entered into a browse buffer, and you should be able to enter any of the groups displayed.

Example Methods

The Server Buffer

Server Variables