How do I poll multiple email accounts?

Hi.
I'm switching from a Linux based PC to a Mac mini as my primary computer. (One reason only, a silent computer)
In my Linux system I have several accounts that I poll through fetchmail with cron.
Now I'm wondering if there is available in OSx an equal feature, to poll several accounts even though the email application isn't started?
Thx,
/Mysteron

If by poll you meant to check for new mail without downloading it, I don't think so. You could run an applescript to have mail get any messages from your configured accounts, and fire the script with cron. Otherwise, just replicate what you were doing on Linux- fetchmail is available.
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