Re: [gentoo-user] IMAP server recommendations.

[Hans-Werner Hilse]

Hi,

On Thu, 17 May 2007 10:00:27 +0100 (BST)
"Joost Roeleveld" <joost@××××××××××××.uk> wrote:

> > I was just looking for some opinions.  I am replacing my current mail
> > server.
> > Right now I am using courier-imap and I am happy with it.   The only thing
> > that concerns me is that I have heard grumblings that courier has some
> > security issues.   I was just curious which IMAP server other people would
> > recommend or perhaps if I am best off just sticking with what I know.  My
> > current setup is very simple.  My only real requirements are SSL and
> > maildir
> > support.   I connect using either Kmail or Thunderbird.
>
> I moved from Courier-imap to Cyrus following performance problems with
> larger folders and haven't regretted it since.

Hm, it's not exactly maildir, though. It's kind of a derivate... But I
agree: Cyrus is really capable. The newer versions of dovecot are
rock-solid, so if it already fits the needs, I would go with dovecot.
However, Cyrus has some really nice features, e.g. global folders,
fully implemented ACLs, Sieve mail filters, numerous authentication
methods... It really depends on what you're trying to offer. I was very
happy w/ Cyrus, running a mail server for a work group of ~40 people.
On another setup, running a mail server for a bunch of friends who
don't need much of such functionality, Dovecot serves just fine. It's
really much more lightweight.

-hwh
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