Hi,

>> I have a trivial question: I have several smtpd blocks in my 
>> master.cf. Most of the time with similar options, but maybe just 
>> single options change. Is there some "include" option that I could 
>> cut these options and paste them in a separate file and include it 
>> where needed?
> 
> Since it is not documented in master(5), it's safe to assume it does 
> not exist. I doubt Wietse is interested in implementing such a 
> feature, but he can of course answer for himself.

I wasn't sure if "my" idea was good or bad. I simply thought about reducing 
redundancy and therefor lowering the risk of doing mistakes, if changes in 
config are required.

> A workaround which can accomplish the same thing is to create a 
> Makefile and use make(1).

Yes, that seems a good idea for now. So this would lead in something like a 
template system, where "make" builds the final master.cf.

Thanks
 
-Christian Rößner

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