# Chapter 1. Introduction

# 1.1. What is KOrn?

KOrn is a KDE-compliant X11 program that monitors UNIX mailbox files for incoming and unread messsages. It periodically scans each mailbox and displays the number of unread messages it contains in a small on-screen button. Features include:

- Per-box scan frequency (poll time)

- Horizontal or vertical layout of buttons

- Per-box customization of commands to be executed on new mail notification and button click

- Fairly simple dialog for setup and customization

- Doesn't use Xt/Xaw :-)