Re: exim and mtt probs continue
On Sat, Nov 18, 2000 at 03:01:22PM -0000, John-Mark wrote:
> [...] what is my visible mail name [...]
The visible name should be the name you gave to your computer.
> I can't fine where to set up the isp smtp info re sending mail.
When exim asks for your smarthost, enter the name for your provider's smtp
server.
> Fetchmail seems to be ok but where does it write the emails to.
Your incoming mail will go to /var/spool/mail/jmj by default.
> I have installed mutt but when i run it i get the message that there is no
> /var/spool/mail/jmj directory jmj being my user name. Apparently exim should
> set this up for me/ I am truly at a loss.
Don't worry, just make sure it already exists.
> Mutt is also supposed to make a file called .muttrc in my home directory but
> this does not exist [...]
You have to do this yourself. There is a /etc/Muttrc which should already work
for you. You may want to copy it into your home directory and rename it as
'.muttrc'.
> If you have any idea how to proceed.
I also have a ppp-dialup-connection to my internet provider. Below are my
answers during /usr/sbin/eximconfig. Replace them with your's where necessary.
- What is the 'visible' name of your system:k-star
- Does this system have any other names?:none
- Are there any domains you want to relay mail for?:none
- Are there any networks of local machines you want to relay mail for?:none
- Would you like to use the RBL?:n
- Which machine will act as the smarthost?:smtp.netway.at
- Which user account should system administrator mail go to?:andy
After you have finished your configuration, you should check your
/etc/exim.conf for your rewriting rule in the section 'REWRITE CONFIGURATION'.
Make sure that it is enabled, i.e. uncommented.
Then you have to enter something like the following into your
/etc/email-addresses:
jmj:YourMailName@YourProviderName
Now you should be able to send and receive mail. If you want to use mutt's
mailboxes you have to configure procmail additionally.
I hope this helps.
By the way: Wrap your lines. Also make question marks when asking questions.
You will certainly be rewarded with better responses.
Kind regards,
Andreas.
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