On ה', 2013-02-28 at 09:33 +0100, M. Fioretti wrote: > On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 23:11:32 PM +0200, אנטולי קרסנר wrote: > > Hello e-mail software developers and users! > > > > I'd like to ask all of you a question. And of course hear relevant > > opinion. > > > ...But I couldn't find a replacement to mailbox hosting... why is > > there no mailbox hosting service which respects user freedom? > > ... > > The problem is not me. The problem is that all the non-programmer > > and non-technical users can't. And they shouldn't. We tech people > > can, and should, run such servers for everybody. For all users who > > want their basic freedoms respected. > > > > Another question to tech people: I'm not an expert in e-mail > > software, so I'm not really sure setting up a server is as easy as > > all other online services we get, such as Diaspora (facebook > > replacement), MediaGoblin (Youtube replacement), Gitorious (git repo > > hosting). Is there a technical issue preventing people from running > > a mail server, or it's just a matter of having enough money to run > > it, and the necessary technical skills (which many of you probably > > have). > > > Anatoly, > > you practically force (in the good sense, of course) me to ask you > read very carefully, and spread around as much as possible, these > posts of mine, which answer EXACTLY the questions you present: > > http://stop.zona-m.net/2011/09/what-is-the-real-value-of-gmail-and-why-its-important-to-think-about-alternatives/ > > Please also read, and spread as much as you see fit, also the links in > the last paragraph of that post, in which I elaborate on the topic of > Virtual Personal Email Servers. > > Then read this, especially the "what's missing" part that deals > exactly with the "we technical people should run such servers for > everybody" point you make: > > http://stop.zona-m.net/2013/01/the-alternatives-to-apple-facebook-c-already-exist-shall-we-package-them/ > > Any feedback is welcome! > > Marco F. > http://mfioretti.com > >
Hi Marco (and recipients), I read the articles and I'd like everybody to have a look too. Focus thoughts on technology before everything else: Can we setup mail service which is easy enough to maintain (enough to be reliable) and easy enough to use, even for non-technical users who use Gmail and Micro$oft Outlook? If someone who's familoar with mail software can write some kind of plan, or at least a list of tools needed for a mail server, I'll be thankful. Anatoly Krasner
