[nzlug] Ftp and mail server

[Sid Bachtiar]

What if I just want a basic stuff just so my php scripts can send
email? which package should I install?

On 7/25/06, Hadley Rich <nzlug at nice.net.nz> wrote:
> On Tuesday 25 July 2006 14:59, Sid Bachtiar wrote:
> > Regarding of email server, do I need to own a static IP first to make it
> > work?
>
> Realistically, yes, as well as backup MX servers etc. if you are hosting it on
> a home connection, and reverse DNS etc. to make sure you aren't in any DNSBLs
>
> But... to be honest, it's probably best not to set up a mail server which as
> accessible to the Internet if you aren't 100% sure of what you are doing.
> It's a quick way to get into trouble with SPAM etc.
>
> If you need/want to set one up, then start with a mail server that is only
> accessible to your local network and do lots of reading and playing to make
> sure that you know what you are doing before you open it up to the big bad
> Internet.
>
> hads
>
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