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diff --git a/en/boot-new/modules/mta.xml b/en/boot-new/modules/mta.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 8c9ba2f28..000000000 --- a/en/boot-new/modules/mta.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,93 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- $Id$ --> - - <sect2 id="base-config-mta"> - <title>Configuring Your Mail Transport Agent</title> - -<para> - -Today, email is a very important part of many people's life, so it's -no surprise Debian lets you configure your mail system right as a part -of the installation process. The standard mail transport agent in -Debian is <command>exim4</command>, which is relatively small, -flexible, and easy to learn. - -</para><para> - -You may ask if this is needed even if your computer is not connected -to any network. The short answer is: Yes. The longer explanation: Some -system utilities (like <command>cron</command>, -<command>quota</command>, <command>aide</command>, …) may send -you important notices via email. - -</para><para> - -So on the first screen you will be presented with several common mail -scenarios. Choose the one that most closely resembles your needs: - -</para> - -<variablelist> -<varlistentry> -<term>internet site</term> -<listitem><para> - -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. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>mail sent by smarthost</term> -<listitem><para> - -In this scenario is your outgoing mail forwarded to another machine, -called a <quote>smarthost</quote>, which does the actual job for -you. 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. This option is suitable for dial-up users. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>local delivery only</term> -<listitem><para> - -Your system is not on a network and mail is sent or received only -between local users. Even if you don't plan to send any messages, this -option is highly recommended, because some system utilities may send -you various alerts from time to time (e.g. beloved <quote>Disk quota -exceeded</quote>). This option is also convenient for new users, -because it doesn't ask any further questions. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> - -<varlistentry> -<term>no configuration at this time</term> -<listitem><para> - -Choose this if you are absolutely convinced you know what you are -doing. This will leave you with an unconfigured mail system — -until you configure it, you won't be able to send or receive any mail -and you may miss some important messages from your system utilities. - -</para></listitem> -</varlistentry> -</variablelist> - -<para> - -If none of these scenarios suits your needs, or if you need a finer -setup, you will need to edit configuration files under the -<filename>/etc/exim4</filename> directory after the installation is -complete. More information about <command>exim4</command> may be found -under <filename>/usr/share/doc/exim4</filename>. - -</para> - </sect2> |