[NTLUG:Discuss] mail server question

[Gregory A. Edwards]

Bobby Wrenn wrote:
> 
> I don't mind changing the MTA later. Right now I just need to get
> something running and test it before I move the domain. I can afford to
> have the web site down for a while but I can't afford to lose any email.
> 
> If I understand I need at least one other server peice beside the MTA.
> Am I correct in thinking that the MTA just collects incoming mail but
> doesn't handle outgoing mail? If I am correct, what do I need to handle
> the outgoing mail?
> 
> Thanks
> Bobby
> 


Sendmail will take you both directions.  I use Netscape mail and the
SMTP outgoing setup to use my mailhost.  I've also used kmail, CDE mail,
mail, and StarOffice mail with this same configuration.

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Greg Edwards
New Age Software, Inc.
http://www.nas-inet.com