Re: [expert] Mail Server - Very Interested In Setting Up, But....

[John Aldrich]

On Thu, 22 Jun 2000, you wrote:
> I'm looking at setting up a mail server but I'm a bit confused about a few things 
>(regarding this subject).  What's the difference
> between SMTP and POP3 servers?  Is one dependent on the other?  Can they both send 
>and receive?  Are some of the POP3 servers easier
> and quicker to setup?
> 
Umm...POP3 is for DOWNLOADING/receiving your mail and SMTP is for
SENDING your mail. Two toally different things. You *must* have both.
Now, one machine can do both jobs.
        John