Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 19:02:17 -0700 From: Michael Dillon <michael@priori.net> To: freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: qmail v. sendmail Message-ID: <v0311070fb03a5cb42bca@[209.104.193.33]> In-Reply-To: <3.0.3.32.19970908093731.03659340@calyx.net> References: <v03110700b03911de0aaa@[209.104.193.33]> <3.0.3.32.19970906155223.0069ff38@bulloch.com>
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>Granted the machine I'm running it on is a Pentium 100mHz, not a 486 but >I don't see why he shouldn't run qmail on his listserver anyway. Could you >back up that statement with some facts Mike? A) A 100 Mhz Pentium is at least 10 times faster than a 486/33 if not moreso. B) qmail does not deliver multiple recipients at the same site efficiently and this is far more likely to be an issue on a mailing list machine than elsewhere. C) zmailer and the procmail/Smartlist combo both have a reputation for performance and efficiency in serving up mailing lists. If learning curve is a problem, then stick with sendmail but use procmail/Smartlist. P.S. I do run a qmail server for internal corporate mail and I do have ezmlm installed to serve some small low volume mailing lists. It's a great combo for an office or even for an ISP who wants to allow their customers to set up their own mailing lists. But for a single purpose mailing list server I would prefer tools that are specifically honed for that job. ******************************************************** Michael Dillon voice: +1-650-482-2840 Senior Systems Architect fax: +1-650-482-2844 PRIORI NETWORKS, INC. http://www.priori.net "The People You Know. The People You Trust." ********************************************************
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