Allan wrote:
> I just registered a domain that I have always wanted, and want to run
> a mail
> server from home. I am moderately technical, but don't have LOTS of
> time to
> play with this.
> Which is better - sendmail or postfix mail server or MS Exchange?
> I am unclear about the comparison. Can I just install sendmail (or
> postfix)
> and it will act as a mail server? I think someone told me that I need
> to
> install POP protocol and IMAP too. Will that work then?
> - Allan
> Canada
Home based servers are not typically the type of thing to use online.
Specially if you're on dialup.
Many ISP's don't allow this to happen and you should first contact them and
ask what their policy is on this matter.
What you should do is just find yourself a cheap host that has unlimited
mailboxes.
This means you can set up any name you want and use it as YOUR mail.
such as
or hello58927fkcl3##@foobar.com
I have my own domain with unlimited mailboxes and I use different prefixes
for various purposes.
So if I get spam at that address, I know where it came from.
Also find a host who has a good spam filter.
For starters, you should check out
www.hostforweb.com They are quite good
and tech support replies to email.
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