On Sun, Jan 02, 2005 at 06:55:19PM +0000, Philip Hazel wrote:
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> I do not grok eximconfig. All I understand is basic Exim configuration
> files, 'cause that's what I designed. Is eximconfig a Debian thing?
<g> It indeed seems to be a Debian thing. It is unfortunately
purged from my new Debian system(see below). I wouldn't worry
about it, it doesn't work very well.
> I am afraid you misunderstand the way Exim works.
Truer words were never spoken/written.
> many times before, I designed Exim for use on permanently connected
> systems. The fact that it can be used on dial up ones is useful, but
> rather fortuitous.)
<LOL> I have yet to see an existence proof.
> No idea what "option 3" is. You'll need to find an eximconfig expert, or
> else learn about basic Exim configs. The URL that Tony Finch posted is a
> good start - it does more or less exactly what you want.
"more or less exactly" is phraseology that will stick with me
for a long time.
> Look at the configuration that Tony pointed you at. I didn't look in
> detail, but it looked as if it does what you want.
Wonderful. It has about a dozen options, all of which must
be tried and experimented with . . .
> There is no need to apologize. Every Exim user was once a newbie.
> However, I don't think I can usefully continue this thread much more,
> because I have said all I know about this particular topic.
I spent yesterday afternoon grabbing postfix and installing it.
It now does pretty much what I want. So exim will soon be a
rather unhappy memory for me.
It remains to thank Mr Hazel and a couple of others for at least responding.
Although their disinterest in helping an (erstwhile) eximnewbie to
do something elementary is superb.
Best wishes to all,
Alan
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