Renaud Allard wrote: *trim*
> In fact, I must admit I would prefer a patch that would let > dovecot authenticate against exim (which in turn supports > cyrus-sasl libray even for PLAIN, LOGIN,...). > You don't need any patches for that, only minor compile-time flags and appropriate configuration file settings. Both Exim and Dovecot will use the auth methods they are told to use and will seek the UID:GID and PWD from whatever source(es) you point them to, plain, crypted, or both. As an SSL 'tunnel' also protects the UID and message content as well as the <plain> password, we consider it the best and simplest approach [1]. Bill [1] With older MUA that lacked SSL/TLS, we used 'stunnel'. -- ## List details at http://www.exim.org/mailman/listinfo/exim-users ## Exim details at http://www.exim.org/ ## Please use the Wiki with this list - http://www.exim.org/eximwiki/
