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diff --git a/it/boot-new/modules/mta.xml b/it/boot-new/modules/mta.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b5c369817 --- /dev/null +++ b/it/boot-new/modules/mta.xml @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- original version: 22935 untranslated --> + + <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> |