Re: [plug] Proposed EMail System

[Rommell Barcela]

this is my view of a low cost approach... :) ----- Original Message ----- From: Alberto B. Salvador, Jr. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 4:40 PM Subject: [plug] Proposed EMail System I would like to ask for information/comments on the following:   If one were to set up an email system, say for several government agencies, what HW/SW/NOS/Telco lines/etc. would be needed? HW: if you are low on budget, you can interconnect the agencies via dialup where (this would save you leased line/router charges). you will need servers, modems, hub/s, cables, ... SW/NOS: you can use linux or bsd running on qmail or postfix and ip masquerading (ipchains/ipfilter).   What would be the proper comparison areas (cost, administration, speed etc) if one were to implement such a system using LotusNotes/MSExchange/Sun/OpenSource or other available systems? lotusnotes/exchange/sun is to cost, while opensource is to administration. (qmail is to speed :)   What measures should be taken into consideration for its reliability? backup dialup lines (much more cheaper than backup leased lines)   Will it be beneficial (having a separate email system) as against using the commercial/free email?   having your own mail system is more flexible than being bound to commercial/free mail services which imposes limit on mail sizes, inbox size...etc. and you still need to give every agency internet access.