TinyDNS question

[Russell E. Meek]

Steve Camp wrote:
> Hi Russell,
> 
> My netiquette may be rusty?  Is this an example of TOP posting?

Probably really does not matter to me, I would rather see you helped 
then worry about structure.


> Qmail -- in your opinion, is this the best MTA out there?  I know
> sendmail is HUGE, but it is the "standard" (so-to-speak).  Besides
> Qmail, what other MTA's compete with Sendmail?
> 
>     o Postfix
>     o Exim
> 

Qmail is my preferred yes, it is far superior then sendmail. Many 
support Postfix (FreeBSD MX servers run Postfix) which is also a very 
good- strong MTA.  With the addition of Vpopmail Qmail becomes a very 
efficient and strong "POP" or Mail Toaster.  You can do the same with 
MySQL and Postfix, but once you get used to the "structure" of Qmail it 
flows just fine.

I have never used Exim, however it is the default MTA for the Debian 
GNU/Linux distro so I am sure it holds some regard.

> 
> Does Qmail in any way hinder, or make more difficult, configuration,
> performance, and maintenance of
> 
>     o Mail list software (e.g. majordomo, mailman etc)
>     o milters (Is Spamassassin a 'milter', or something different)

No, Ezmlm is the default Mailing List Manager created by Bernstein, I 
would not recommend Major Domo as it has Major Problemos security wise. 
  SpamAssassin runs just fine with a Qmail queue addon Simscan.  There 
are no 'milters' so to speak.


> Any URLs / references you might have for configuration of Qmail, and
> mail list software would be greatly appreciated if you are willing to
> forward them to me.

http://www.inter7.com/ - These are the guys that make all of the great 
qmail 'addons' such as QmailAdmin - Simscan, etc.

http://www.tnpi.biz/internet/mail/toaster/ - Create a 'World Class' mail 
server

http://qmail.jms1.net - A linux great, very well versed in Qmail and 
DJBDNS, even contributes code to supporting projects such as life with 
Qmail - life with DJBDNS.  I used to work with him personally so I know 
he is legit.  Just make sure you view his site with Firefox or any 
'non-IE' browser as he has a rewrite rule forwarding Internet Explorer 
users to a extremely orthodox, but very correct webpage www.jms1.net/ie

> Regards,
> 
> --
> Steve Camp
> steve at camp.com

thanks,

Russ