Chris Tyler wrote:
For sure. But the original statement it is true when "configuration"
means "configuration of the MTA or MUA".
Let me clarify: In my case, on my desktop at work and on my home
machines, I can do a default installation of Fedora and then send mail
without knowing anything about the ISP. (Yes, I know that won't work for
everyone, but it wfm in multiple settings).
Some MUAs ("mail" included :-) send via sendmail by default; others
require the user to specify "sendmail" for outbound mail. But when
"sendmail" is selected in Evolution, no more configuration is required;
when "SMTP" is selected, seven additional fields appear for the user to
figure out (server, authentication, encryption, ...).
Most USA ISPs block outgoing SMTP except through their SMTP server. Even
if it is not blocked, again, *spam filters* will not accept your e-mail
you sent from sendmail. You run into SPF requirements with some domains.
I've stated this a few times already. I have personal experience with
this (the domain I'm emailing from is just one example I could provide).
That's great you arn't blocked and you don't send mail to people
authenticating your IP address, but I promise you you are the minority.
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