D G Teed wrote:
patk.1...@sent.as wrote:
I notice that Debian has settled on Exim as the default MTA, unlike many
(most?) other distros which seem to use Postfix.
...
but Debian is all about choices, so you pick what you want.
In Debian you are driving a car - you can get to many
On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:00:22 -0700, patk.1034 wrote:
(...)
Since 'here' is where Debian-ites 'live', I'd like to ask for
experienced opinioins. Specifically in a Debian-server world, why one
over the other?
(...)
I can tell you what I use and that's Postfix.
To be sincere, I'm sticked to
Camaleón wrote:
On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:00:22 -0700, patk.1034 wrote:
(...)
Since 'here' is where Debian-ites 'live', I'd like to ask for
experienced opinioins. Specifically in a Debian-server world, why one
over the other?
One thing to consider is what ELSE you're going to be running on
On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM, patk.1...@sent.as wrote:
Hi,
We're evaluating our company's future server platform, and are pretty
much decided on Debian.
At some companies, this would be regarded a miracle to achieve.
I'm glad it worked out for you.
I notice that Debian has settled on
Depending on your needs, you might find worth knowing that, as noted in
/usr/share/doc/exim4-base/README.Debian.gz included in exim4-base
4.72-6+squeeze2:
4.5. SELinux
There is no SELinux policy for Exim4 available so far. Until this is
resolved, users should use postfix or sendmail if
patk.1...@sent.as wrote:
Those needs happen to include making an informed business decision
that takes into account others experience opinions, the state of
community/project, etc.
Which is why I'm asking my question -- and looking forward to relevant
answers.
At the risk of stating the
Hi,
Bob Proulx wrote:
Just because installing Debian's standard[1] system task installs
Exim doesn't mean that a lot of Debian users don't install Postfix.
http://qa.debian.org/popcon.php?package=postfix
I'm surprised with the level of Exim4 installs, given the number of
guides on Postfix
Hi,
We're evaluating our company's future server platform, and are pretty
much decided on Debian.
I notice that Debian has settled on Exim as the default MTA, unlike many
(most?) other distros which seem to use Postfix.
As we're also evaluating our mail server tech, I'd like to understand
the
On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:00:22 -0700, patk.1034 wrote:
Hi,
We're evaluating our company's future server platform, and are pretty
much decided on Debian.
I notice that Debian has settled on Exim as the default MTA, unlike many
(most?) other distros which seem to use Postfix.
As we're
patk.1...@sent.as wrote:
We're evaluating our company's future server platform, and are pretty
much decided on Debian.
An excellent choice. But on this mailing list that is simply accepted
practice. :-)
I notice that Debian has settled on Exim as the default MTA, unlike many
(most?) other
What difference does it make which MTA is the distribution default?
Given your response, I'd guess that it doesn't to you. Thanks for your
opinion.
It certainly made enough difference for Debian to choose -- differently
than most. I've found Debian's 'decisions' as a distro to be generally
But on this mailing list that is simply accepted practice. :-)
Yes, which is why I'm here asking :-)
You do realize that the discussing Exim and Postfix is like the
classic discussions between emacs and vi? It will be difficult to
really get objective answers. People like what they like.
On Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:37:29 -0700, patk.1034 wrote:
What difference does it make which MTA is the distribution default?
Given your response, I'd guess that it doesn't to you. Thanks for your
opinion.
It certainly made enough difference for Debian to choose -- differently
than most.
What an amazingly patronising reply from someone seeking advice!
Patronising? Hardly.
Tbh, I'd initially considered your response of a similar vein, but chose
to give you the benefit of the doubt, thank you for your opinion, and
continue the discussion.
Seems I'm making all sorts of mistakes
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