Steve Holdoway wrote:
> On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:14:39 +1200
> Roger Searle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> [snip]
>
>> about such service. My answer lies in using my own domain and addresses
>> though I'm not convinced I can get better reliability via this route, at
>> least I would no longer be tied to a particular ISP. It is cost issues
>> that stop me doing so.
>>
>
> All I can say is YES, do it! Apart from it being the perfect use for an
> old/virtual server, it's a really good learning experience ( and a chance to
> get this thread even vaguely on topic! ). No graphics, run headless, etc...
>
> Not to start a flame war on software suggestions - I'm using my personal
> favourites - the following will provide you with all you could need:
>
> no-ip.org - map your domain name to a dynamic ip address
> sendmail - receive your email
> . clam av milter - virus checking
> . MailWasher Server - anti-spam ( well, I did have to, didn't I! - free
> optional FirstAlert! licenses on request )
> procmail - local mail delivery
> courier - locall access to your mail
>
> Once you've got that up and running, you can add....
>
> apache - to support....
> squirrelmail - web based mail server ( ugly but indestructable )
> ssl - use self signed certificated to encrypt your smtp, pop3, imap, http
> streams
>
> Just my $0.02,
>
> Steve
>
I'll withdraw my comment about cost - except adding a few dollars to the
power bill. This has been something I have wanted to set up for ages
(there may be loads of others?), it would make an excellent subject for
a Tuesday night meeting.
