     the location of folders, .mminit, .imaprc, .newsrc, and all other
     files used by c-client; internally, it sets c-client's idea of the
     user's ``home directory'', overriding /etc/passwd.
-@@ -411,14 +411,14 @@
+@@ -411,14 +411,14 @@ matter.  Unrecognized commands are ignor
      If non-zero, a warning message is given if an attempt to create a
      lock file fails.  Otherwise, EACCES is treated as a "silent failure",
      and it proceeds without trying to use the lock file.  This is for

 from unprivileged processes creating files.  Today, c-client reports
 an error unless it is built otherwise.  The purpose of this lock is to
 prevent against unfavorable interactions with mail delivery.
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@
 
      Mail delivery daemons use lock (1), (2), or both.  Lock (1) works
 over NFS; lock (2) is the only one that works on sites that protect

 not permit file creation by unprivileged programs.  It is impossible,
 under these circumstances, for an unprivileged program to do anything
 about it.  Worse, if EACCES errors on .lock file creation are no-op'ed
Index: alpine/alpine/pine-use.c
===================================================================
--- alpine.orig/alpine/pine-use.c
+++ alpine/alpine/pine-use.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ static char rcsid[] = "$Id: pine-use.c 7
 #include <sys/stat.h>
 
 #ifndef MAILSPOOLPCTS
-#define MAILSPOOLPCTS "/usr/spool/mail/%s"
+#define MAILSPOOLPCTS "/var/spool/mail/%s"
 /* #define MAILSPOOLPCTS "/usr/mail/%s" */
 #endif
 
Index: alpine/doc/alpine.1
===================================================================
--- alpine.orig/doc/alpine.1
+++ alpine/doc/alpine.1
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ uses the following environment variables
 .if n .ta 2.8i
 .if t .ta 2.1i
 
-/usr/spool/mail/xxxx	Default folder for incoming mail.
+/var/spool/mail/xxxx	Default folder for incoming mail.
 .br
 ~/mail	Default directory for mail folders.
 .br
Index: alpine/doc/tech-notes/config.html
===================================================================
--- alpine.orig/doc/tech-notes/config.html
+++ alpine/doc/tech-notes/config.html
@@ -2326,7 +2326,7 @@ for more information.  <P>
 
 <DD> This option tells <EM>Alpine</EM> where to look for the "news spool" for
 newsgroups when accessing news locally, rather than via NNTP.  The default
-path is usually <CODE>/usr/spool/news</CODE>. <P>
+path is usually <CODE>/var/spool/news</CODE>. <P>
 
 <DT> <A NAME="newsrc-path"><EM>newsrc-path</EM></A>
 
Index: alpine/doc/tech-notes/tech-notes.txt
===================================================================
--- alpine.orig/doc/tech-notes/tech-notes.txt
+++ alpine/doc/tech-notes/tech-notes.txt
@@ -2801,7 +2801,7 @@ General Configuration Variables
    _news-spool-directory_
           This option tells _Alpine_ where to look for the "news spool"
           for newsgroups when accessing news locally, rather than via
-          NNTP. The default path is usually /usr/spool/news.
+          NNTP. The default path is usually /var/spool/news.
    _newsrc-path_
           This option overrides the default name _Alpine_ uses for your
           "newsrc" news status and subscription file. If set, _Alpine_
Index: alpine/imap/src/osdep/unix/Makefile
===================================================================
--- alpine.orig/imap/src/osdep/unix/Makefile
+++ alpine/imap/src/osdep/unix/Makefile
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ LOGINPW=std
 SIGTYPE=bsd
 CRXTYPE=std
 ACTIVEFILE=/usr/lib/news/active
-SPOOLDIR=/usr/spool
+SPOOLDIR=/var/spool
 MAILSPOOL=$(SPOOLDIR)/mail
 NEWSSPOOL=$(SPOOLDIR)/news
 RSHPATH=/usr/ucb/rsh
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ art:	# AIX 2.2.1 for RT
 asv:	# Altos SVR4
 	$(BUILD) `$(CAT) SPECIALS` OS=$@ \
 	 SIGTYPE=sv4 LOGINPW=old \
-	 ACTIVEFILE=/usr/spool/news/active \
+	 ACTIVEFILE=/var/spool/news/active \
 	 RSHPATH=/usr/bin/rcmd \
 	 BASECFLAGS="-Dconst= -DSIGSTOP=SIGKILL" \
 	 BASELDFLAGS="-lsocket -lrpc -lgen -lcrypt -lxenix" \
@@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ ga4:	# GCC AIX 4.1 for RS/6000
 gas:	# GCC Altos SVR4
 	$(BUILD) `$(CAT) SPECIALS` OS=asv \
 	 SIGTYPE=sv4 LOGINPW=old \
-	 ACTIVEFILE=/usr/spool/news/active \
+	 ACTIVEFILE=/var/spool/news/active \
 	 RSHPATH=/usr/bin/rcmd \
 	 BASECFLAGS="-g -O -DALTOS_SYSTEM_V -DSIGSTOP=SIGKILL" \
 	 BASELDFLAGS="-lsocket -lrpc -lgen -lcrypt -lxenix" \
Index: alpine/pith/conf.c
===================================================================
--- alpine.orig/pith/conf.c
+++ alpine/pith/conf.c
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ CONF_TXT_T cf_text_wp_state[] =			"Web A
 
 CONF_TXT_T cf_text_wp_columns[] =		"Web Alpine preferred width for message display in characters";
 
-CONF_TXT_T cf_text_inbox_path[] =		"Path of (local or remote) INBOX, e.g. ={mail.somewhere.edu}inbox\n# Normal Unix default is the local INBOX (usually /usr/spool/mail/$USER).";
+CONF_TXT_T cf_text_inbox_path[] =		"Path of (local or remote) INBOX, e.g. ={mail.somewhere.edu}inbox\n# Normal Unix default is the local INBOX (usually /var/spool/mail/$USER).";
 
 CONF_TXT_T cf_text_incoming_folders[] =	"List of incoming msg folders besides INBOX, e.g. ={host2}inbox, {host3}inbox\n# Syntax: optnl-label {optnl-imap-host-name}folder-path";
 
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ CONF_TXT_T cf_text_nntprange[] =	"For ne
 
 CONF_TXT_T cf_text_news_active[] =	"Path and filename of news configuration's active file.\n# The default is typically \"/usr/lib/news/active\".";
 
-CONF_TXT_T cf_text_news_spooldir[] =	"Directory containing system's news data.\n# The default is typically \"/usr/spool/news\"";
+CONF_TXT_T cf_text_news_spooldir[] =	"Directory containing system's news data.\n# The default is typically \"/var/spool/news\"";
 
 CONF_TXT_T cf_text_upload_cmd[] =	"Path and filename of the program used to upload text from your terminal\n# emulator's into Alpine's composer.";
 
