[techtalk] UUCP, was: POP mail

[Nils Philippsen]

On Fri, 17 Dec 1999, Jenn V. wrote:

> Nils Philippsen wrote:
> > Yes, here. And it makes perfect sense to use UUCP on Linux instead of POP.
> > With UUCP I have "my own" mail domain and can setup any number of accounts
> > if I wish.
> 
> Ditto with SMTP, actually. Which is what Laurel had indicated
> as the alternative format for mail servers. (As opposed to clients)

But SMTP isn't suitable for non permanent connections. And permanent
connections are a no-no here in Telekom-land -- for an average of 45
minutes online a day, I'm guilty of about 150DM (~80 US$ or EUR whichever
you prefer) of our phone bill. And this is _with_ purchasing the budget of
400 half-price phone units. Sad, isn't it?

Nils
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