Re: latest sendmail on testing

[Harry Putnam <reader@newsguy.com>]

Harry Putnam <reader@newsguy.com> writes:

>> No, it's not normal. The post-install scripts should create a
>> working initial configuration where it at least starts up.
>>
>> Try reinstalling with the --reinstall option.
>>
>> apt-get install sendmail --reinstall
>> apt-get install sendmail-base --reinstall
>> apt-get install sendmail-bin --reinstall
>>
>> Does that give any errors ?
>
> Sounds like a plan... thanks.
>
> One problem... I've diddled around with the files inside of /etc/mail a
> fair bit and even though I think I keep original copies of anything I
> changed.  It would be easier if I just rm -rf /etc/mail.
>
> So wondering if on a brand new install from the lxde iso, if there would
> already be a an /etc/mail.... If so I'll have to pick thru and try my
> best to get it back to original condition.
>
> I'd hate for some awkward ill-advised thing I've done to make the
> even a reinstall a non-starter.

Sorry... just a little sniveling... you can scrap that post.

I've done a little research with dpkg -L to find out what all sendmail
pkgs install.

Once I've done what you suggested... I'll try back if there is still a problem.