%On 2001-08-09 at 11:28 -0400, Dave C. wrote:
%> Incidentally, I wouldnt let the firewall actually function as an MTA - I
%> would set up the firewall to allow outbound port 25 from the exim box -
%> you get much better control over the queue of messages waiting to be
%> deleivered that way. Also, most 'firewall' smtp servers just suck in
%> terms of usability and RFC compliance.
%
%*sigh* Yes, people do use that crap, don't they?
%
%Sorry, I was assuming something relatively sensible, like an
%appropriately configured OpenBSD box with Exim on it as the firewall.
%
%Lee: what Dave says is absolutely true. If you're using a commodity
%firewall box, do NOT let it run its own SMTP stuff. You'll just end up
%needing to de-stress.
Not to worry, the firewall is not running as an MTA. Its more of a tool to
allow for seemless and secure mail forwarding and collecting. The firewall
we use is also very impressive, but I cannot collaborate more on that.
Thanks again,
Lee Engel
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