Re: [Exim] ETRN and disconnected host

On Fri, 7 Sep 2001, Jeff Green wrote:

> The controversial point is whether an MX record is needed for delivery to the
> disconnected host if ETRN is involved. I gather from recent discussions

i think, yes. if i know correctly, once an etrn is received (and no
other special stuff like handcrafter routers and stuff) are involved,
the messages will be delivered according to normal mail delivery
procedure.

> that without the first mx record, or reversed priority (above) all mail would
> bounce as there is no local delivery option. It's tough to convince him

i'm quite sure he's right, although i never tried it (i have just
written a generic domainlist routers instead).


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