Another suggestion would be to use systemd @service files, like the openvpn package does. You will get one daemon per vpn (in the openvpn case), and one per fetchmail config, if done properly.
** Changed in: fetchmail (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Triaged -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server, which is subscribed to fetchmail in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1021699 Title: fetchmail: IDLE - multiple daemons should be started To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/fetchmail/+bug/1021699/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs