Re: [Sheflug] poop and double poop - or howto setup a mailserver?

[Neil R Porter <n.r.porter [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 2002-10-24 at 23:12, Barrie Bremner wrote:
> >>>>> "Neil" == Neil R Porter <Neil> writes:
> 
>     Neil> Thanks guys.  OK, so I'm set on using Postfix for SMTP and
>     Neil> you're right, it's already installed, I just need to allow
>     Neil> it to run and open up the port.
> 
> Postfix shouldn't be a relay by default, but I recommend you double
> check all the settings before opening the server to the internet, just
> in case something isn't quite right.
> Spam is evil.
> 

Yes, I will.  I try to be careful about these kind of things, and will
also end up testing whatever I end up with, just in case.

On that note, I wouldn't run formmail.pl or any derivatives.  I notice a
couple of people on the list use these things on their websites.  Even
the referrer checks don't stop the spoofers.  I tend to roll my own in
php and hardwire the sendto.  Just thought I'd mention it while on the
subject of stopping spammers using our machines.

Ta

Neil

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