Hey Chris, Thanks for your input. Actually, I'm in office setting up a virtual mail and proxy server on Centos [I'm using a VM]. Once the thing is up and running, we'll set up a real one for our organisation. Anyone else interested in setting up a mail server [first timer like myself] should check out http://www.linuxmail.info I find it quite informative. Thanks. 2009/11/28 Chris W. <dabnix@gmail.com>
On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com>wrote:
Good point Mr. Muchai... I hope our providers are listening... I know they lurk somewhere here...
2009/11/27 Steve Muchai <smuchai@gmail.com>
On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com>
wrote:
Hey guys,
I am running MDaemon and it seems like someone has his spam guns pointed at me. Our server does a domainpop to our ISP, with which we have an account. When I log on to our mailbox at the ISP, I see a ton of junk mail.
Hi Simon,
Why not setup a 'real' mail server and have the mails directed to it - an open source based for that matter. With one, you have all the controls at hand to tweak your mail server as you consider appropriate + space and accounts!
I'm thinking the computer and the mdaemon hosting setup consumes the same resources an 'ideal' server would consume. Why remain in a cell while all the gates remain open... reminds me of some cartoon, see attached.Very true!!!
Chris_w. dabnix@gmail.com
IMO it's your ISP's job to filter the junk before it gets to your inbox, and I don't see why you should pay more for that to be done. I'd only pay more if they've got a free basic service, then a premium, paid-for one with bells and whistles like quarantine, whitelisting, filter sensitivity adjustment, etc. I think it's even worse knowing the tools to do all these are available open-source and free.
I'll throw up my flameshield and suggest you change providers.
BR, S
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