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Old 02-02-2003, 11:02 PM   #1
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hiya,

How can i limit my linux mail to only send out mail, but not recieve/accpetincoming/relaying? (using slakware8).

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Old 02-03-2003, 07:23 AM   #2
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you could block port 25 (smtp ) using iptables/chains ( which ever you use )
 
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One step before that, shut down running SMTP daemon (sendmail, exim, etc etc) as it ain't necessary to have it running to be able to *send* mail.
 
  


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