1 files changed, 6 insertions, 4 deletions

diff --git a/lisp/paths.el b/lisp/paths.el
index ea97278faf3..8eef77c3da8 100644
--- a/lisp/paths.el
+++ b/lisp/paths.el
@@ -100,10 +100,12 @@ The `ORGANIZATION' environment variable is used instead if defined.")
 Will use `gnus-startup-file'-SERVER instead if exists.")
 
 (defconst rmail-spool-directory
-  (if (memq system-type '(dgux-unix hpux usg-unix-v unisoft-unix rtu
-                          irix silicon-graphics-unix))
-      "/usr/mail/"
-    "/usr/spool/mail/")
+  (cond ((memq system-type '(dgux-unix hpux usg-unix-v unisoft-unix rtu
+                                       irix silicon-graphics-unix))
+         "/usr/mail/")
+        ((eq system-type 'netbsd)
+         "/var/mail/")
+        (t "/usr/spool/mail/"))
   "Name of directory used by system mailer for delivering new mail.
 Its name should end with a slash.")