Linux - SoftwareThis forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
Distribution: Gentoo Hardened using OpenRC not Systemd
Posts: 1,495
Rep:
sending mail using postfix
How can I send an email using telnet and my mail server including my name. For example.
Code:
chris@ubuntu:~$ telnet localhost 25
Trying 127.0.0.1...
Connected to localhost.
Escape character is '^]'.
220 ubuntu ESMTP Postfix (Ubuntu)
HELO server.com
250 ubuntu
MAIL FROM: Chris F. <username@gmail.com>
555 5.5.4 Unsupported option: F.
MAIL FROM: Chris <username@gmail.com>
555 5.5.4 Unsupported option: <username@gmail.com>
MAIL FROM: Chris username@gmail.com
555 5.5.4 Unsupported option: username@gmail.com
MAIL FROM: "Chris user@gmail.com"
250 2.1.0 Ok
MAIL FROM: "Chris F. user@gmail.com"
503 5.5.1 Error: nested MAIL command
MAIL FROM:<me@mydomain>
RCPT TO:<him@hisdomain>
DATA
From: My Name <me@mydomain>
To: His Name <him@hisdomain>
... additional headers ...
<blank line>
Body of email
.
Distribution: Gentoo Hardened using OpenRC not Systemd
Posts: 1,495
Original Poster
Rep:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Berhanie
Code:
MAIL FROM:<me@mydomain>
RCPT TO:<him@hisdomain>
DATA
From: My Name <me@mydomain>
To: His Name <him@hisdomain>
... additional headers ...
<blank line>
Body of email
.
Thanks. I just sent a spoofed email from "failure delivery" to get a girl to quit emailing me. I told her I was changing my email, but I didn't really.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.