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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