On Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:26:54 -0400 (EDT)
Xenguy via Dng <dng@???> wrote:

> From: "Steve Litt" ; Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2024 10:12:00 AM:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Several disadvantages of Exim were discussed in a different thread. So
> > my question: Why use Exim instead of Postfix or Qmail?
> >
> > SteveT
> >
> > Steve Litt
> > http://444domains.com
>
> I have long thought that Postfix would be a better default MTA for
> Debian. I similarly uninstall Exim and replace it with Postfix on any
> new install I might do. I am intrigued by someone's suggestion about
> 'dma' as an even leaner MTA for those who may not require the heavier
> features of Postfix for example. I would not recommend qmail anymore as
> it seems rather long of tooth.
>
> Why Postfix over Exim? I don't recall, Exim pissed me off somehow long
> ago, and Postfix has worked quite nicely ever since : -)
>
> X.

Yes, I fully agree. The first thing I do when setting up a new box
is to remove the installed MTA (usually exim) and install postfix.

Ciao,
Tito