[SATLUG] Sendmail/Qpopper

[Bruce Dubbs]

John Champion wrote:

> hi there,
> a couple of weeks ago, i took a class in setting up and administering 
> a linux network. the class was great and the notes that the instructor 
> handed us as well as my own notes were great.
>
> there was one thing he didn't cover and that i didn't think to ask.
>
> if i configure sendmail to work on the local network, what's the 
> purpose of qpopper? it's suppsed to be a pop server right? but i don't 
> think i get it...well...i know i don't get it.
>
> can i have both running at once? does one take the place of the other. 
> i would think not since sendmail is an mta but hey...you never know, 
> right? 

Actually you need both running at once.  They work together.  Sendmail 
receives and sends mail. Qpopper delivers it via the POP3 protocol.
  -- Bruce