[Novalug] Internet email servers (maybe off topic)

[Bryan Seitz]

On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 08:25:09PM -0400, American Dave wrote:
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 06:23:34PM -0400, James Ewing Cottrell 3rd wrote:
> > Well,if it was me, I'd use sendmail, because for all it's bugs and 
> > exploits, I've been using it for 20 years, and I think most of the 
> > exploits are behind us.
> 
> You, sir, are impeding progress.  I stopped using Sendmail last century
> and have again started using it.  Ridiculous is not even close to
> describing its configuration.  Learning Sendmail again is good for reminding
> me how good I've got it in life.
> 
> Yes, I know it's the most flexible MTA on the planet but there's
> no excuse for its configuration.   Many a penguin has switched to
> Sendmail competitors and happiness they have found.


Wow yeah.... I prefer Postfix or Exim.  I even replace sendmail on Solaris hosts 
when I have to admin them.

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Bryan G. Seitz