1BIFF(1) General Commands Manual BIFF(1)
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6 biff - be notified if mail arrives and who it is from
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9 biff [ yn ]
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12 Biff informs the system whether you want to be notified when mail
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344th Berkeley Distribution April 29, 1985 BIFF(1)