> What I mean is, if qmail processes message in the order received, and it
> receives a message to 100,000 recipients, does that mean that it won't start
> sending the next injected message until the first is completely delivered?
> (or at least attempted and deferred?).

Correct. First in, first served.

> Like with this list... Let's say Charles sends a message 1/10 of a second
> after I send this one.  Does that mean that qmail won't even /try/ to send
> his until mine has been completely delivered?  If so, how does anyone run
> both standard email accounts and large lists on the same box without
> experiencing HUGE delays on their regular outbound email?

By having more than once instance of qmail installed on your system or
having your list run on a seperate system.

> Sorry, I'm sure this is a FAQ, but I couldn't seem to find a clear answer in
> the archives.

I think a search for multiple instances or somesuch should do the trick.


Regards.

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