Port of ifmail, a FidoNet(tm) support package for UN*X platform.

Extensively modified from submitted PR, including upgrading to a
new version, installing examples and documentation, and creating
the required new user.

PR:		ports/3306
Submitted by:	Dirk Meyer <dirk@net2.dinoex.sub.de>

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+~Title:		ifmail - FidoNet(tm) support package for UN*X platform
+Version:	2.7
+Entered-date:	06NOV94
+Description:	FidoNet(tm) transport and gateway for UN*X platform.
+		Delivers Fidonet mail packets over telephone lines
+		and TCP/IP connections; converts Fidonet net- and
+		echomail to RFC-822/RFC-1036 compliant mail and news
+		and vice versa.  In cooperation with MTA and netnews
+		packages allows to run a FidoNet node (or point) on
+		a UN*X machine.
+Keywords:	fidonet,netmail,echomail,mail,news,gateway
+Author:		crosser@pccross.msk.su (Eugene Crosser)
+Maintained-by:	crosser@pccross.msk.su (Eugene Crosser)
+Primary-site:	tsx-11.mit.edu /pub/linux/sources/usr.bin
+		220Kb ifmail-2.7.tar.gz
+Alternate-site:	sunsite.unc.edu /pub/Linux/system/Mail/transport
+Alternate-site:	ftp.demos.su /unix/linux/source/fido
+Platform:	Linux, *BSD, SunOS, SCO, ISC, some others
+Copying-policy:	Free
+End
+
+Copyright (c) 1993, 1994 by Eugene G. Crosser
+
+This is a README file for ifmail - another Internet/FidoNet gateway and
+transport package.
+
+You may do virtually what you wish with this software, as long as the
+explicit reference to its original author is retained:
+
+Eugene G. Crosser <crosser@pccross.msk.su>, 2:5020/230@FidoNet
+
+THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND COME WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
+EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  IN NO EVENT WILL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER BE
+LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
+
+This is freeware.  Except for the modules taken from the other packages,
+(which may be subject to different distributing policy), you may use
+this software for any purpose, commercial or noncommercial, including
+even selling it, without paying anything.  Though, if you are willing to
+support my efforts, your contribution will be appreciated.  Contact me
+by e-mail.
+
+The package consists of two major parts: ifgate (gateway programs,
+analog of FidoNet tosser/packer), and ifcico (transport agent, analog of
+FidoNet mailer), each in its own subdirectory.  Routines common to these
+programs are in the iflib subdirectory.  In the top-level subdirectory
+are: README (this file), CONFIG (your system configuration definition)
+and top-level Makefile.  There is also a "misc" subdirectory with
+examples of configuration, some useful scripts, FAQ list etc.
+
+Each of the subdirectories (ifgate, ifcico, iflib and misc) contains its
+own README file, refer to them for more technical details.
+
+To install the package, edit the CONFIG file to match your configuration
+and run "make" and (if you are satisfied) "make install".
+
+Currently, the package should be considered BETA, use it on your own
+risk.
+
+There is a mailing list for ifmail-related discussions.  To subscribe,
+send mail to: <ifmail-request@fidogate.nuars.nwu.edu> (this is a live
+person, not a listserv program).  It is supposed that it will carry
+latest updates in addition to discussions, so you may wish to subscribe,
+to be on the bleeding edge.  Special thanks to H. Peter Anvin for
+maintaining this list.
+
+Eugene G. Crosser <crosser@pccross.msk.su>; 2:5020/230@fidonet
+Voice: +7 095 212 5274; Moscow, Russia
+
+- Dirk Meyer (patches & port)
+dirk.meyer@dinoex.sub.org