In reply to Charles M. Hannum who said
> Chris already uses vacation(1).  I know I certainly get enough mail
> from it.
> 
> Maybe I should install it permanently, with something like:
> 
> I have many other things to do.  I'll read and reply to your mail when
> I get to it.  This may be today, or it may be a year from now.
> 

That's actually what Paul Vixie does. He sends a real reply
quite promptly too but at least, if he doesn't, you've had an
explanation of why. Quite a polite setup really.

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