[Clug-tech] sendmail --> solved.

[andrew at a2-technologies.com]

Thanks to all, as it turned out it was the `backtick'....  I had not at
all noticed that.   Thank you all.

I still have an issue with one email domain. but I can forward to gmail
addresses and for now that is what I need to do.

regards,

Andrew.




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> Shawn Grover wrote:
>> Not sure if it applies here, but... I recall some ISPs (such as Telus)
>> were blocking port 25 from residential lines.  If you have a business
>> package, this should be a non-issue.  But...  I believe if they are
>> blocking port 25, they have another port open for a similar purpose (553
>
> Typically port 587 is used for this.  There is nothing that requires
> authentication, you have to configure your MTA to do that.  It is
> usually a good idea, along with TLS since you really don't want
> usernames and passwords flying around in the clear.  Google supports
> both on the submission port (587) so you could use them as a smart host
> an bypass telus.  Here is an example:
> http://wiki.freaks-unidos.net/gmail-smarthost
>
>> comes to mind but is probably wrong - I need sleep).  I believe that
>> port requires you to use authentication though (better in the long run
>> anyways...)  Hmm... come to think of it, I believe this is a mail CLIENT
>> issue, not a server issue....
>>
> It is equally applicable to servers connecting to smart hosts.  In this
> case the mail server is acting as a client to another mail server.  If
> his mail server is connecting directly to google and not to
> smtp.telus.net, then his configuration is not working as all mail should
> be directed at smtp.telus.net.  I have not used sendmail in more than 10
> years so I cannot be of more help.
>
> For the record Exim is my MTA of choice.  You could accomplish all of
> this with Postfix as well, but I found Postfix to be awkward and
> cumbersome in comparison to Exim.  YMMV.
>
>> If this *is* the issue you are facing, check the archives for this list
>> - it's come up once or twice in the past.  But I'm sure someone more
>> knowledgeable will pipe up... (Gustin ???? lol)
>
> William is the sendmail wizard.  I am sure there are others
>
> Hth,
>
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