Hugh Beaumont wrote:
Hello All,
I've been trying to find a method to run qmail + smtpd-auth + vpopmail with support for system accounts without running any of it as root. Can anyone tell me if this is possible?
No. If any accounts are not owned by vpopmail:vchkpw it must be root so it can change to the user receiving mail.
I believe it is impossible to have system account support without some part of the system running as root. Is this correct?
Yes.
Do most people run qmail-pop3d + vpopmail as root? I used to do this but recently switched over to :
I would avoid it.
I've considered going back to running qmail-pop3d as root, any suggestions?
Don't use system accounts, and run 100% virtual. The only people with logins on my mail server are the mail administrators. I feel safer that way.
Rick
