Re: Strange problem...

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Author: Philip Hazel
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To: Andreas Fatum
CC: exim-users
Subject: Re: Strange problem...
On Thu, 23 Oct 1997, Andreas Fatum wrote:

> we have a strange problem with our Exim-Installation (1.73):
> Whenever an external mail (i.e. from Intranet -> Internet) is
> to be sent, an nslookup/bind is done. (Correct so far). But when
> there is no result (probably typo in hostname), Exim adds .mylocaldomain.de
> to the original domain, then tries a local delivery and then fails :-(
>
> Example: I want to send a mail to president@??? but mispell
> it like "president@???". Instead of failing with unknown
> host, Exim changes recipient to "president@???"
> which then fails locally of course. :-(
>
> How can I stop Exim from doing that?? I can't find the spot, where the
> change happens....


Try setting

no_search_parents

on your lookuphost router.

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Philip Hazel                   University Computing Service,
ph10@???             New Museums Site, Cambridge CB2 3QG,
P.Hazel@???          England.  Phone: +44 1223 334714



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