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On Friday 09 July 2004 02:45 am, fmodola@no-log.org wrote:
>
> I thought Sendmail was a very insecure mailing system, nevertheless, it's
> fully integrated to the FreeBSD system in the basic installation ...

I think sendmail developed a reputation for insecure code some time ago, but 
they have resolved all known (major) issues. I also think sendmail was (one 
of) the first MTAs - written during simpler times before most of the world's 
idle assholes were equipped with PCs and cheap Internet access.

I like sendmail, and I trust it - mostly because it has endured. But I am not 
an evangelist... I'd encourage you to try any other MTA's you see fit 
(available in ports), and draw your own conclusions.

Jay

>
> Why ?
> Why not Postfix, Qmail, Exim ???
>
> Isn't it possible to let us choose during the installation process ???
>