[plug] Mail and IMAP server questions.

[Christian]

John Summerfield wrote:
> 
> > John Summerfield wrote:
> >
> > > > It depends on your setup... if you have more than one machine then IMAP
> > > > is good because it means that your "users" can log in from any machine
> > > > and still have access to all their mail regardless.  Especially if the
> > > > machines dual-boot Windows and Linux then this is a huge advantage.  (or
> > > > does the setup you describe do this also in which case why not use IMAP
> > > > which was designed for the purpose?)
> > > > IMAP was insecure betaware when I set it up. Home directories are shared
> > > with NFS and Samba for those times when someone runs OS/2 or Winders.
> > > Nobody here uses anything other than Linux for mail though.
> >
> > I assumed you meant it was running on a home network in which case
> > previous IMAP vulnerabilities shouldn't cause a problem... I assume your
> > wife/children aren't going to try and break into your system... ;-)
> 
> You are correct, but I have noticed Evil Ones trying to penetrate from
> your side of my modem. I don't willingly run any software that offers an
> open invitation.

Yep, so have I.  That's what firewalls and TCP wrappers are for. :)

Regards,

Christian.

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