Thanks Andreas, that explanation solved the problem.
Cheers,
dev.random
>
> From: Andreas Metzler <eximusers@???>
> Date: 2005/05/29 Sun PM 04:55:22 GMT
> To: exim-users@???
> Subject: [exim] Re: Debian Sarge/Exim4: Precedence of /etc/aliases?
>
> dev.random@??? wrote:
> [ /etc/aliases seems to be ignored]
> > On the box, I have run "dpkg-reconfigure exim4-config", selecting:
> [...]
> > * General type of mail configuration: "internet site; mail
> > is sent and received directly using SMTP"
> > * System mail name: "mydomain.com"
> [...]
> > * Other destinations for which mail is accepted: ""
> [...]
>
> > Basically, I want the box to deliver mail directly. I want all mail
> > for local accounts to arrive at me@???.
>
> > However, when I run "mail root" on the box, exim decides the mail is
> > for "root@???", rather than me@??? (as I have
> > specified in aliases).
>
> > I suspect this has something to do with the precedence/priority of
> > the aliases file?
>
> > Any pointers would be appreciated.
> [...]
>
> Hello,
> You've told exim to qualify addresses with "mydomain.com" (i.e. to
> append @mydomain.com to addresses without domain) and additionally
> you've told it to _not_ consider itself responsible for mydomain.com
> (by not keeping it listed in "Other destinations for which mail is
> accepted")
>
> Exim receives mail for root, qualifies it to root@???, checks
> where "mydomain.com" has to go, and upon realizing "not me" it happily
> simply passes it on.
>
> You could add mydomain.com to "Other destinations for which mail is
> accepted" (in which case you will not be able to exchange with the
> real mydomain.com), however I'd suggest using a name that does not
> conflict with a real one for "System mail name:" and "Other
> destinations for which mail is accepted:", e.g. myhost.invalid.
> cu andreas
>
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