[SLE] postfix smtp server

[Mark Janssen]

hi,

How can i get the postfix smtp server working?
I want to do like send mail to 192.168.1.103 from another pc in my
network (192.168.1.101). I have access to the mailserver pc via SSH.

thanks alot.

mark janssen

[Martin Mielke]

Hi Mark,

provided that you have Postfix installed and depending on whether you know
what you are doing you can: a) the easiest way: use YaST to configure
Postfix, b) edit /etc/postfix/main.cf and set the proper values.
After a) or b), you can start Postfix issuing /etc/init.d/postfix start as
root.

HTH,

Martin

-----Mensaje original-----
Enviado el: jueves, 15 de enero de 2004 22:18
Asunto: [SLE] postfix smtp server
hi,
How can i get the postfix smtp server working?
I want to do like send mail to 192.168.1.103 from another pc in my
network (192.168.1.101). I have access to the mailserver pc via SSH.
thanks alot.
mark janssen

[Togan Muftuoglu]

Post by Martin Mielke
Hi Mark,
provided that you have Postfix installed and depending on whether you know
what you are doing you can: a) the easiest way: use YaST to configure
Postfix, b) edit /etc/postfix/main.cf and set the proper values.
After a) or b), you can start Postfix issuing /etc/init.d/postfix start as
root.

Better way of doing option B is editing /etc/sysconfig/postfix and
adding the things you need rather then editing /etc/postfix/main.cf For
example having this in /etc/sysconfig/postfix and then running
suseconfig --module postfix will edit the /etc/postfix/main.cf while
using the SuSEconfig as it is designed

POSTFIX_ADD_CONTENT_FILTER="smtp:localhost:10025"
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[Mark Janssen]

Hi,

I'm using suse 9. I'm also using webmin.
The problem is that I can't reach the smtp server from outside. Also,
when I send mails to root I get error mails that the mail couldn't be
sent in my emailbox (emailbox = a POP box at the web).

mark

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Martin Mielke
Hi Mark,
provided that you have Postfix installed and depending on whether you know
what you are doing you can: a) the easiest way: use YaST to configure
Postfix, b) edit /etc/postfix/main.cf and set the proper values.
After a) or b), you can start Postfix issuing /etc/init.d/postfix start as
root.

Better way of doing option B is editing /etc/sysconfig/postfix and
adding the things you need rather then editing /etc/postfix/main.cf For
example having this in /etc/sysconfig/postfix and then running
suseconfig --module postfix will edit the /etc/postfix/main.cf while
using the SuSEconfig as it is designed
POSTFIX_ADD_CONTENT_FILTER="smtp:localhost:10025"

[Togan Muftuoglu]

Post by Mark Janssen
Hi,
I'm using suse 9. I'm also using webmin.
The problem is that I can't reach the smtp server from outside. Also,
when I send mails to root I get error mails that the mail couldn't be
sent in my emailbox (emailbox = a POP box at the web).

do you have the smtpd listening all interfaces ie.

in /etc/sysconfig/mail

SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE="yes"
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[Mark Janssen]

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
Hi,
I'm using suse 9. I'm also using webmin.
The problem is that I can't reach the smtp server from outside. Also,
when I send mails to root I get error mails that the mail couldn't be
sent in my emailbox (emailbox = a POP box at the web).

do you have the smtpd listening all interfaces ie.
in /etc/sysconfig/mail
SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE="yes"

no...how can i get that with webmin/yast?

[Togan Muftuoglu]

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
Hi,
I'm using suse 9. I'm also using webmin.
The problem is that I can't reach the smtp server from outside. Also,
when I send mails to root I get error mails that the mail couldn't be
sent in my emailbox (emailbox = a POP box at the web).

do you have the smtpd listening all interfaces ie.
in /etc/sysconfig/mail
SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE="yes"

no...how can i get that with webmin/yast?

You can edit via YAST -->System-->System editor-->Mail-->General

Also with your favorite editor
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[Linuxjim]

Sorry to barge in on this discussion, but I'm having the same problem.

I have postfix runing and amy trying to send/receive mail to/from outside IP
addresses without using my ISP's email servers.

I can send mail out, but cannot seem to recieve. I don't have a domain
registerd yet, but trying to send mail to ***@ipaddress.

I have SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE=yes

Also have POSTFIX_MDA=local

My firewall (not Suse but a nat router) set for port 25 open, able to ping
from wan.

I'm using Kmail as my mua. Network/incoming account type/local to/var/mail/me.
Should this be set up as a Maildir account??

Any other suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. This has been driving me
nuts!

Thanks in advance.

Jim Flanagan

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
Hi,
I'm using suse 9. I'm also using webmin.
The problem is that I can't reach the smtp server from outside. Also,
when I send mails to root I get error mails that the mail couldn't be
sent in my emailbox (emailbox = a POP box at the web).

do you have the smtpd listening all interfaces ie.
in /etc/sysconfig/mail
SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE="yes"

no...how can i get that with webmin/yast?

You can edit via YAST -->System-->System editor-->Mail-->General
Also with your favorite editor
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[MindBender]

Your ISP my be blocking port 25 ...you should ask them
if that is the case.

Good luck!

Post by Linuxjim
Sorry to barge in on this discussion, but I'm having
the same problem.
I have postfix runing and amy trying to send/receive
mail to/from outside IP
addresses without using my ISP's email servers.
I can send mail out, but cannot seem to recieve. I
don't have a domain
registerd yet, but trying to send mail to
I have SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE=yes
Also have POSTFIX_MDA=local
My firewall (not Suse but a nat router) set for port
25 open, able to ping
from wan.
I'm using Kmail as my mua. Network/incoming account
type/local to/var/mail/me.
Should this be set up as a Maildir account??
Any other suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
This has been driving me
nuts!
Thanks in advance.
Jim Flanagan
On Friday 16 January 2004 11:40, Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
Hi,
I'm using suse 9. I'm also using webmin.
The problem is that I can't reach the smtp

server from outside. Also,

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
when I send mails to root I get error mails

that the mail couldn't be

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
sent in my emailbox (emailbox = a POP box at

the web).

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu
do you have the smtpd listening all interfaces

ie.

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu
in /etc/sysconfig/mail
SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE="yes"

no...how can i get that with webmin/yast?

You can edit via YAST -->System-->System

editor-->Mail-->General

Post by Togan Muftuoglu
Also with your favorite editor
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Post by Linuxjim
I can send mail out, but cannot seem to recieve. I don't have a domain
From the outside, try to telnet to port 25; you should get something like

this:

|***@nimrodel:~> telnet localhost 25
|Trying ::1...
|telnet: connect to address ::1: Connection refused
|Trying 127.0.0.1...
|Connected to localhost.
|Escape character is '^]'.
|220 nimrodel.valinor ESMTP Postfix
|QUIT
|221 Bye
|Connection closed by foreign host.
|***@nimrodel:~>

If you sauced, then you might need a domain name, with an MX field - ie,
when you use "host -t MX host.domain" you must get an answer. Mailers use
type MX queries.

If you can not telnet in to port 25, then your ISP is blocking it.
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[Mark Janssen]

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
Hi,
I'm using suse 9. I'm also using webmin.
The problem is that I can't reach the smtp server from outside.
Also, when I send mails to root I get error mails that the mail
couldn't be sent in my emailbox (emailbox = a POP box at the web).

do you have the smtpd listening all interfaces ie.
in /etc/sysconfig/mail
SMTPD_LISTEN_REMOTE="yes"

no...how can i get that with webmin/yast?

You can edit via YAST -->System-->System editor-->Mail-->General
Also with your favorite editor

It isn't listed there...the "system editor" that is.

[Patrick Shanahan]

Post by Mark Janssen
It isn't listed there...the "system editor" that is.

Try: Editor for /etc/ sysconfig files
note, this is on 2 lines.

[Togan Muftuoglu]

Post by Mark Janssen
It isn't listed there...the "system editor" that is.

It is but as you have not seen the signature where it says "please reply
to the list and do not CC me" you have CC'd me so

open YAST and look again
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[Mark Janssen]

oh well, I cc'ed the list and not you...anyway mozilla removed the sig
when i replied so thats y i didnt see it.

lets try the 'Editor for /etc/sysconfig files' option.

/mark/

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
It isn't listed there...the "system editor" that is.

It is but as you have not seen the signature where it says "please reply
to the list and do not CC me" you have CC'd me so
open YAST and look again

[Mark Janssen]

smtpd_listen_remote was already set to "yes"....

Post by Mark Janssen
oh well, I cc'ed the list and not you...anyway mozilla removed the sig
when i replied so thats y i didnt see it.
lets try the 'Editor for /etc/sysconfig files' option.
/mark/

Post by Togan Muftuoglu

Post by Mark Janssen
It isn't listed there...the "system editor" that is.

It is but as you have not seen the signature where it says "please reply
to the list and do not CC me" you have CC'd me so
open YAST and look again

[Jean Hendrickx]

Hi Folks, I've a SuSE Professional LAN (192.168.1.x) connected
with a windows machines [the Windows machines have a Workgroup: Site_1)
... at remote location (connected using Frame Relay) I have another
bunch of Windows machines connected using another Workgroup (Site_2) and
other LAN (192.168.2.x).

I defined my routes so I can 'ping' the machines at Site_2 from
Site_1, also the machines from Site_2 can ssh/access the application on
Linux. Almost everything works fine ... but now the customer wants to
use the printer's attached to machines on WG Site_2 from a Windows
machine located on Site_1.

SaMBa is working as file & printer sharing ...

I thought I can reach the SMB shares of Site_2 Lan just editing
LMHOSTS and re-starting SaMBa. But, I can't access / read the machines
at other Workgroup (Site_2) from Linux. I tryied:

nmbstatus
but this command just scans the local lan (Site_1)

I tryied too:
nmbstatus --allworkgroups
and
nmbstatus --workgroup Site_2

I wrote down the Site_2's machine node_1 in /etc/smb/lmhost,
and tryied
(after re-starting nmb and smb deamons):
smbclient -L node_1 -N

But still I can't print on a printer attached to a Windows
machine on remote lan ...

Any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks,
Jean H//

[Ken Schneider]

-----Original Message-----
From: "Jean Hendrickx" <***@sn.com.ve>
To:
Cc: <suse-linux-***@suse.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 18:46:46 -0400
Subject: [SLE] Can't access a SMB share in other LAN

Post by Jean Hendrickx
Hi Folks, I've a SuSE Professional LAN (192.168.1.x) connected
with a windows machines [the Windows machines have a Workgroup: Site_1)
... at remote location (connected using Frame Relay) I have another
bunch of Windows machines connected using another Workgroup (Site_2) and
other LAN (192.168.2.x).
I defined my routes so I can 'ping' the machines at Site_2 from
Site_1, also the machines from Site_2 can ssh/access the application on
Linux. Almost everything works fine ... but now the customer wants to
use the printer's attached to machines on WG Site_2 from a Windows
machine located on Site_1.

This is not a fault of linux or the windows machines. You need to turn on
bridging on the routers if you want to pass netbios traffic. Either that
or putting them all in the same workgroup might help.

I have the same setup here, Cisco routers and Frame/Relay but all of our
wan connections are in the same workgroup and we can at least reach the
remote machines using \\168.192.x.x\share.

Just my $.02


Ken Schneider

[Jean Hendrickx]

Hi Ken, using the same hardware setup (Cisco Routers and
Frame/Relay) but with SCO Open Server and Advacned File & Printer Server
(using SMB); the SCO's AF&PS can handle the printing requests ... I
think your suggestion of using the same workgroup could be the solution,
my doubt is because the nmbstatus and smbclients (looks) like if they
can handle shares across different workgroups ...

Thanks,
Jean H//


This is not a fault of linux or the windows machines. You need to turn
on
bridging on the routers if you want to pass netbios traffic. Either that
or putting them all in the same workgroup might help.

I have the same setup here, Cisco routers and Frame/Relay but all of our
wan connections are in the same workgroup and we can at least reach the
remote machines using \\168.192.x.x\share.

Just my $.02


Ken Schneider
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Yet another person that does not believe that someone that posts a
message to the list also belongs to the list. Why CC someone on the
list, they will get a copy anyway and they don't need two copies.

Post by Jean Hendrickx
Hi Ken, using the same hardware setup (Cisco Routers and
Frame/Relay) but with SCO Open Server and Advacned File & Printer Server
(using SMB); the SCO's AF&PS can handle the printing requests ... I
think your suggestion of using the same workgroup could be the solution,
my doubt is because the nmbstatus and smbclients (looks) like if they
can handle shares across different workgroups ...
Thanks,
Jean H//
This is not a fault of linux or the windows machines. You need to turn
on
bridging on the routers if you want to pass netbios traffic. Either that
or putting them all in the same workgroup might help.
I have the same setup here, Cisco routers and Frame/Relay but all of our
wan connections are in the same workgroup and we can at least reach the
remote machines using \\168.192.x.x\share.
Just my $.02
Ken Schneider
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[Jean Hendrickx]

I'm sorry Kenneth, I'm used to other lists where the only
address to reply for it's the list itself, I apologies for any
inconveniences ... was a natural/automatic action ...

Jean H//

-----Mensaje original-----
De: Kenneth Schneider [mailto:***@rtsx.com]
Enviado el: Miércoles, 21 de Enero de 2004 08:28 a.m.
Para: suse-linux-***@suse.com
Asunto: RE: [SLE] Can't access a SMB share in other LAN

Post by Kenneth Schneider
Yet another person that does not believe that someone that posts a
message to the list also belongs to the list. Why CC someone on the
list, they will get a copy anyway and they don't need two copies.

[James Knott]

It would be nice if they fixed this list, so that it worked RIGHT!!!
The reply to sender is nuts on a list like this.

Post by Jean Hendrickx
I'm sorry Kenneth, I'm used to other lists where the only
address to reply for it's the list itself, I apologies for any
inconveniences ... was a natural/automatic action ...
Jean H//
-----Mensaje original-----
Enviado el: Miércoles, 21 de Enero de 2004 08:28 a.m.
Asunto: RE: [SLE] Can't access a SMB share in other LAN

Post by Kenneth Schneider
Yet another person that does not believe that someone that posts a
message to the list also belongs to the list. Why CC someone on the
list, they will get a copy anyway and they don't need two copies.

[Patrick Shanahan]

Post by James Knott
It would be nice if they fixed this list, so that it worked RIGHT!!!
The reply to sender is nuts on a list like this.

More opinions, and you top post and don't trim.

<plonk>

[James Knott]

Perhaps it's because this list insists on sending to the poster, instead
of the link. This means that in order to keep it on the list some
people have to click on reply to all. If they don't then delete one
address, two copies get sent.

Yes I have read the FAQ and I still think that practice stinks. If I'm
posting to the list, I generally want the replies to go to the list
ONLY!!! Having to check to make sure the correct address is selected,
is a pain in the a**.

Post by Kenneth Schneider
Yet another person that does not believe that someone that posts a
message to the list also belongs to the list. Why CC someone on the
list, they will get a copy anyway and they don't need two copies.

Post by Jean Hendrickx
Hi Ken, using the same hardware setup (Cisco Routers and
Frame/Relay) but with SCO Open Server and Advacned File & Printer Server
(using SMB); the SCO's AF&PS can handle the printing requests ... I
think your suggestion of using the same workgroup could be the solution,
my doubt is because the nmbstatus and smbclients (looks) like if they
can handle shares across different workgroups ...
Thanks,
Jean H//
This is not a fault of linux or the windows machines. You need to turn
on
bridging on the routers if you want to pass netbios traffic. Either that
or putting them all in the same workgroup might help.
I have the same setup here, Cisco routers and Frame/Relay but all of our
wan connections are in the same workgroup and we can at least reach the
remote machines using \\168.192.x.x\share.
Just my $.02
Ken Schneider
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Post by James Knott
Perhaps it's because this list insists on sending to the poster,
instead of the link. This means that in order to keep it on the list
some people have to click on reply to all. If they don't then delete
one address, two copies get sent.
Yes I have read the FAQ and I still think that practice stinks. If
I'm posting to the list, I generally want the replies to go to the
list ONLY!!! Having to check to make sure the correct address is
selected, is a pain in the a**.

=============

James,
I believe if you check your settings in Mozilla mail, you will find it
can be set to reply to the list, if a mail list is specified.

Secondly, what does mail replies have to do with SMB shares in other
LANs? Please start a new mail/thread, if you are going to change the
thread and/or body of the message. I also point this to any others
that feel the need to change things in mid-stream, since Kenneth felt
it necessary to start it.

I also know this has been beat to death, but the top posting is getting
old. Mozilla allows bottom replies, so I have to blame the user for
not taking advantage of it. Simple things make the list much easier &
better to use, it's not brain surgery folks, at least give the
impression you are trying.

Lee
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Post by BandiPat
James,
I believe if you check your settings in Mozilla mail, you will find it
can be set to reply to the list, if a mail list is specified.

Perhaps in a later version. It doesn't appear to be an option in 1.3.

Post by BandiPat
Secondly, what does mail replies have to do with SMB shares in other
LANs? Please start a new mail/thread, if you are going to change the
thread and/or body of the message. I also point this to any others
that feel the need to change things in mid-stream, since Kenneth felt
it necessary to start it.

I'm not the one who started this discussion. IIRC, I replies to a reply
to the first mention.

Post by BandiPat
I also know this has been beat to death, but the top posting is getting
old. Mozilla allows bottom replies, so I have to blame the user for
not taking advantage of it. Simple things make the list much easier &
better to use, it's not brain surgery folks, at least give the
impression you are trying.

If you've been watching my messages, you'll realize that I generally
bottom post, but it's not something I'm rigid about.

[Carlos E. R.]

Post by BandiPat
I believe if you check your settings in Mozilla mail, you will find it
can be set to reply to the list, if a mail list is specified.

Mozilla 1.2.1 (the version of SuSE 8.2) does not even allow a folder to be
specified as belonging to a list - the only property you can define for a
folder is the "default character codding". The only options in the
"Message" menu are: New, Reply, reply to all, forward, forward as, edit as
new - and this has being so for years (counting Netscape as its
predecessor).

If you know of a version of Mozilla that behaves otherwise, please specify
which one you know for certain to have that feature, and exactly how you
enable it. I am very interested.

[Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC)]

Post by James Knott
Perhaps it's because this list insists on sending to the poster, instead
of the link. This means that in order to keep it on the list some
people have to click on reply to all. If they don't then delete one
address, two copies get sent.
Yes I have read the FAQ and I still think that practice stinks. If I'm
posting to the list, I generally want the replies to go to the list
ONLY!!! Having to check to make sure the correct address is selected,
is a pain in the a**.

I fully agree James and really wish the SLE moderator would change this
policy.
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Post by Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC)
I fully agree James and really wish the SLE moderator would change this
policy.

Mads

can we have this thread killed, thanks
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On Fri, Jan 23, 2004 at 01:24:25PM +0200, Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:

<snip>

It's not going to change, whether you like it or not.

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[Patrick Shanahan]

Post by Jean Hendrickx
Hi Folks, I've a SuSE Professional LAN (192.168.1.x) connected

Sir, you have hi-jacked a continuing discussion (Thread: postfix smtp
server). Please begin your own thread with a new message, not by
responding to an existing message and changing the subject. (Or at
least delete the 'In-Reply-To:' header.

thanks,

[Mark Janssen]

seems like softhome is blocking this list :S...

Post by Carlos E. R.
If you can not telnet in to port 25, then your ISP is blocking it.

no, it's inside my network. im using a router.


mark