From 23f04c7b68ec9b71b0c3607c317bcbdb6c10b526 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frans Pop Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 02:29:20 +0000 Subject: Not to mention the unavoidable accidental commit... --- en/using-d-i/modules/pkgsel.xml | 93 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 92 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) (limited to 'en/using-d-i') diff --git a/en/using-d-i/modules/pkgsel.xml b/en/using-d-i/modules/pkgsel.xml index 3cfa99f56..caadc9899 100644 --- a/en/using-d-i/modules/pkgsel.xml +++ b/en/using-d-i/modules/pkgsel.xml @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Web server: apache. -Once you've selected your tasks, select OK. At this +Once you've selected your tasks, select Ok. At this point, aptitude will install the packages that are part of the tasks you've selected. @@ -97,5 +97,96 @@ unpacked and then installed in turn by the apt-get and dpkg programs. If a particular program needs more information from the user, it will prompt you during this process. + + + + + Configuring Your Mail Transport Agent + + + +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 exim4, which is relatively small, +flexible, and easy to learn. + + + +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 cron, +quota, aide, …) may send +you important notices via email. + + + +So on the first screen you will be presented with several common mail +scenarios. Choose the one that most closely resembles your needs: + + + + + +internet site + + +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. + + + + + +mail sent by smarthost + + +In this scenario is your outgoing mail forwarded to another machine, +called a smarthost, 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. + + + + + +local delivery only + + +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 Disk quota +exceeded). This option is also convenient for new users, +because it doesn't ask any further questions. + + + + + +no configuration at this time + + +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. + + + + + + + +If none of these scenarios suits your needs, or if you need a finer +setup, you will need to edit configuration files under the +/etc/exim4 directory after the installation is +complete. More information about exim4 may be found +under /usr/share/doc/exim4. + -- cgit v1.2.3