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> > I thought this |
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> > thread was saying using SMTP was optional. |
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> You misunderstood. This thread was about, *WHERE* SMTP is used. |
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> IMO, it's wrong that portage even CAN use SMTP. But nearly always, |
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> you'll need to use some SMTP server to get your mail out. But |
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> with the /usr/sbin/sendmail interface, it's conceivable to send |
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> out the mail WITHOUT the use of SMTP (eg. if the mail is sent from |
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> the host with UUCP). |
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Can I set my portage elog mail to be sent with UUCP? Is it not |
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recommended for any reason? I have postfix set up on my remote |
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server, but I like keeping personal and business stuff separate. |
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- Grant |
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