I have IMAP and Postfix running for my webmail. Works like a charm...
There are many webmail clients out there. I recommend squirrelmail
(squirrelmail.org)... it it full of functionality (filters, calendar,
weather, etc....)  ...dozens of plugins, and is easy to install. Of course
you will have to have Apache running with ssl support if you want secure
login.  (YOU want secure login... plugin for it on the squirrelmail
website)
With webmail you only need your SMTP port open (port 25) you don't need
any extra ports open... less chance for an attack. You only need to open
the IMAP port (port 143) or POP port (port 110) if you plan on using a
mail client like (outlook, evolution, balsa, kmail, etc.....)

If I remember correctly, the only modifications I needed to make where in
/etc/postfix/main.cf
at the end I have

mydestination = domain.com
mynetworks = 127.0.0.1
myorigin = domain.com

(Replace domain.com with your domain)

-Jay

P.S. I haven't gotten around to setting up SMTP authentication yet.. so I
can't help ya there.

Tuan tran said:
> I'm trying  to setup my own mail server by using
> Postfix and have few questions need to ask.
>
> 1. By using Postfix I can send and receive email via
> my mail server machine, isn't it?
> 2. I have setup a MX record (my_mailhost.mydomain.com)
> at the place which I choose to pack my domain name; do
> I need to write any line at main.cf file?
> 3. In able to send & receive email via other client
> mail program (ie. Outlook....) I must enable Xinet,
> POP3. isn't it?
> 4.I setup Postfix & pop3 at my server computer and
> know they are running; Can I TELNET from other
> computer to check to make sure they work properly?
> 5.If I also turn on IMAP will it cause POP3 works
> incorrectlly? And I've heard that IMAP can be use to
> set up Web Mail, isn't it?
>
> Thank you
>
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