I beg to differ. It really depends on your ISP and how far you really want to go. I've run everything (DNS, mail, etc) out of my basement for 3 years now. Granted I had to switch ISPs in order to do so and upgrade to a "server class" DSL line. They even delegated control of my reverse DNS to me. It's all part of a standard package they provide.
Again, it just comes down to your ISP and how far you really want to go. I'm sure there are quite a few on the list that do this. Regards, Shane L. V. Lammert wrote: > On Thu, 7 Feb 2008, Douglas A. Tutty wrote: > >> On Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 02:51:31AM -0800, Chris wrote: >>> I have a P3 box with 120GB HDD that's doing web, ssh and samba at the >>> moment. I >>> am planning setup sendmail, spamd, mimedefang, clamd and spam-assassin >>> on this box along with web, ssh and samba. >>> >>> I was wondering if anyone has any experience with running a mail >>> server at home. >>> > In reality, you cannot run your own mail server at home. This would > require: > > 1) DNS resolution for your domain name > 2) Appropriate MX records > 3) Valid REVERSE DNS for your IP > > #3 is usually the big factor for most ISPS, without it, you will not be > able to send email to any 'sane' mail server. > > Lee > > ================================================ > Leland V. Lammert [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Chief Scientist Omnitec Corporation > Network/Internet Consultants www.omnitec.net > ================================================
