[nzlug] Ftp and mail server

[Cliff Pratt]

Hadley Rich 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.
> 
One way is to set up your email server with your ISP as 'smarthost'.
Then grab your email from your ISP account with 'fetchmail'. That way
all incoming mail goes through the ISP's SPAM and virus filters first
and you won't get nearly as much SPAM.

Cheers,

Cliff

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