Re: [Exim] Envelope-To, aliasfile and multidrop, Exim 3.13

On 2002-03-16 at 12:04 +0000, Paul Crowley wrote:
> The problem is that some addresses end up in the multidrop mailbox as
> a result of an aliasfile entry, and in this instance it is the *old*
> Envelope-To that gets written, not the new. So if there's an alias
> file on the hub that reads
>
> smof@???: mxtest@???

> Anyone know a good solution?

Duplicate the same alias entries on your dialup box. This is probably
only "good" if you are already used to syncing files. :^)

Rewriting rule on the hub, with 'T' to rewrite envelope to, using the
same alias file. Don't do that with 'S' -- the Exim way is not to use
rewrites for routing. Ensure no_rewrite isn't set on the relevant
directors. Maybe. I've not tried this.

Since you asked: a _good_ solution is to not use POP3 and delivery to
multiple users afterwards. Either deliver all mails retrieved to just
one local user, or use SMTP. :^) If you do have control of the hub, is
there a reason why this isn't viable?
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