Browsing Papuan Malay translation

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If you would like your system to also handle external e-mail, you will need to reconfigure the <classname>exim4</classname> package<footnote> <para> You can of course also remove <classname>exim4</classname> and replace it with an alternative MTA/MDA. </para> </footnote>:

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# dpkg-reconfigure exim4-config

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After entering that command (as root), you will be asked if you want split the configuration into small files. If you are unsure, select the default option.

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Next you will be presented with several common mail scenarios. Choose the one that most closely resembles your needs.

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internet site

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Your system is connected to a network and your mail is sent and received directly using SMTP. On the following screens you will be asked a few basic questions, like your machine's mail name, or a list of domains for which you accept or relay mail.

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mail sent by smarthost

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In this scenario your outgoing mail is forwarded to another machine, called a <quote>smarthost</quote>, which takes care of sending the message on to its destination. The smarthost also usually stores incoming mail addressed to your computer, so you don't need to be permanently online. That also means you have to download your mail from the smarthost via programs like fetchmail.

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In a lot of cases the smarthost will be your ISP's mail server, which makes this option very suitable for dial-up users. It can also be a company mail server, or even another system on your own network.

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mail sent by smarthost; no local mail