IMAP and FAM problems

I have been looking through /var/log/maillog and the following entries appear for every time that somebody connects to the server:
Apr 4 15:23:26 monster imapd: Failed to create cache file: maildirwatch (cconover)
Apr 4 15:23:26 monster imapd: Error: Input/output error
Apr 4 15:23:26 monster imapd: Check for proper operation and configuration
Apr 4 15:23:26 monster imapd: of the File Access Monitor daemon (famd).
I'm not exactly sure what the courier-famd interface breakdown is. I haven't been noticing any problems with connecting to the server, but I can't imagine that this error is healthy. Any suggestions?

I was getting this too.
You have to make sure that FAM and PORTMAP is running.
Joe

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to setup a comcast imap account on your iphone:
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K

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No, I there is no difference whether the emails have an attachment or not, and though a few days ago it seemed to be an on-and-off problem, it seems now that any new email (attachments or no), refuse to hit the INBOX folder.
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Instead of using the large preset account settings icons (Google, AOL, Yahoo, etc), use the "Other" option on the bottom. You'll have to enter more info manually, but, if offered by your service provider, you can choose between IMAP and POP by the settings you provide.

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