[fetchmail]Fetchmail will not finf mail server, help

[Rob MacGregor]

On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 07:39:36 -0500, Rob Walker <rob@convergent-tech.ca> wrote:
> With that in mind, I should only be running the server as root and no
> client will be logging into the server.  Does it matter if .fetchmailrc
> is in the users home directory?

Actually, there is no need to run it as root - run it as an unpriv
user.  If it's not in the default location you will have to explicitly
mention it on the command line.
 
> To allow Windows clients to connect and get their e-mail, I am told I
> need Postfix, Procmail and Courir-IMAP.  Do I still need Fetchmail to
> pull from my ISP?

Yes, but the choice of SMTP/POP/IMAP is up to you, and depends
somewhat on your needs.  I would suggest that you look at Cyrus IMAP,
as it scales well (IME) and doesn't require user accounts on the
server.  I'm also a fan of Sendmail, but would be the first to admit
that it has a history of being less friendly than other solutions.

I'd suggest you consider virus/content filtering for your mail server.
 There are a number of options, many free.

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