A message was forwarded as per the .forward file found in the user’s home directory. What happens to the original message?

A message was forwarded as per the .forward file found in the user’s home directory. What happens to the original message?Category: Introduction to Linux IIA message was forwarded as per the .forward file found in the user’s home directory. What happens to the original message?
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A message was forwarded as per the .forward file found in the user’s home directory. What happens to the original message?

  • It goes back to the message queue
  • It is sent back to the sender
  • A copy is retained in user’s mailbox
  • Original message gets forwarded, no copy retained

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