If you have no prebuilt system to hand, I recommend something based on the debian distribution. This comes with prebuilt exim packages by default, is the simplest linux distribution [Please note, no distribution jihad intended here] to use for such a task, and has a nifty automatic package updating system called APT. The prebuilt packages mean that you don't need to start by compiling your own, although I advise you to do so as soon as possible. If you intend users to pick up mail from the system you will need to install a POP/IMAP daemon.
I suggest you would need:
Basic linux system
C Compiler etc
exim-3.31 source
procmail
pop/imap daemon(s)
HTH,
Joel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kamesh Patel" <kamesh.patel@???>
To: <exim-users@???>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 9:08 AM
Subject: [Exim] I am a bit confused with what I need
> Hi all,
>
> What exactly do I need if I want to set up exim as a mail server on my Linux
> box?
>
> I am a bit confused!
>
> thanks in advance
>
> Kamesh
>
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>
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