ken wrote: >> That there is a running daemon process does NOT mean that the system is >> a mail server. Usually, the term "mail server" is only used for systems >> that accept email from other systems, but not for systems with a >> configured local mail service. (The technical meaning of "mail server" >> is actually "mail transfer agent that listens on the SMTP port and >> accepts inbound messages".) > > You are so kind to correct the misunderstanding which you imagined I > had. Be assured that no one is thinking you are retracting your > previous proposition that a mail server is required on every machine on > which a mail client is installed.
Since you haven't really explained why you think it is undesirable to let Postfix take care of sending the mail it is difficult to help you. And no, simply saying "I want a mail client to do that" does not constitute a reason. It can't be resource consumption since the memory footprint and cpu consumption of Postfix is very low. I have my doubts about security concerns, since Postfix isn't known for exploitable bugs, especially since we are talking about a sending only solution, a "null client" configuration. If you have the cron daemon installed and running how are reports or cron errors delivered? Any server software on your machine either expects to send reports/mails via a local sending null client configuration of Postfix/Sendmail or must be manually configured send directly via smtp. Not every Server software can be configured to send directly. Something about your situation and your explanations/requirements doesn't add up. So, what is the reason why the mail can't be send by Postfix? What is the advantage of doing it with a mail client (a solution that has yet to be found)? > So, what is this software which needs to be installed to avoid "sure > disaster", this MTA (no longer a mail server)? No idea what you are talking about. -- Sandy List replies only please! Please address PMs to: news-reply2 (@) japantest (.) homelinux (.) com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
