You can't get around having one. cron requires one, to name the first example I can think of. However, you really don't need much more than exim in "local-only" configuration.
On Mon, 27 Aug 2001, Steven Farrier wrote: >I am using a Debian Linux computer which does not have its own domain, is >behind a DSL connection and has a few users. > >Would a MTA be useful to me? > > > -- The early worm gets the bird. Who is John Galt? [EMAIL PROTECTED], that's who!