Which mail server is the best for me?

Bob Johnson bob89 at bobj.org
Sat Apr 2 11:07:48 PST 2005


On Saturday 02 April 2005 04:09 am, Kiffin Gish wrote:
> I would like to setup a mail server but am a little confused about whether
> to use sendmail, qmail, postfix or whatever. Basically my web server is a
> simple one to be used for personal use with maybe no more than a 10-20 mail
> accounts.
>
> What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of each choice, and where can
> I find more information comparing them?

I prefer Courier.  It is similar to qmail, but it doesn't require all the 
patching that it takes to make qmail usable.  And unlike qmail, it attempts 
to comply with email standards.  

http://www.courier-mta.org

/usr/ports/mail/courier

- Bob


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