CheckOutlook

CheckOutlook is an efficient Perl script designed to allow users to check their email on Microsoft's Outlook web-based mail reader. The script is specifically designed to check for mail and log out, and then print the sender and subject of the message if applicable, with the option to play a sound. Additionally, the script can run silently in daemon mode until a message is received.

This script is perfect for individuals who prefer a faster alternative to starting up Firefox each time they check their email, especially on computers that experience session timeouts. Although the program was originally intended as a way to study Perl, it has been tested on one server and its compatibility with other configurations is uncertain. Therefore, feedback regarding its performance on different servers would be tremendously appreciated.

Furthermore, CheckOutlook offers command line arguments such as -d (to run in daemon mode), --debug (to print extra debugging information), and -v (to print version information and exit), providing users with additional control.

To use CheckOutlook, users will need Perl, Bundle::LWP, MIME::Head, Crypt::SSLeay (for https), and Term::ReadKey (for safe password entry). These modules are available at www.cpan.org, or they can be installed automatically using the 'perl -MCPAN -e 'install Bundle::LWP' command.

The latest version of CheckOutlook has added an interactive mode that allows users to view and delete messages, making it an even more versatile and useful software.