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Old 01-19-2008, 07:17 AM
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Default Re: Mail server setup

[Anon] Mr. Tester wrote:
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> If I set up a mail server using the directions on this page:
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> http://www.aboutdebian.com/internet.htm
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> Do I have to take any additional steps to prevent being an open relay?
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newer versions of sendmail ( i don't know which versions) are by default
do not relay messages from outside localhost, plus it requires
authentication. But to make sure this is true when you install it.
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