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Mail server add-on for ReadyNAS?
I've looked around a bit but can't seem to locate a mail server add-on for ReadyNAS. It looks like all the components are available, from MySQL for the back-end, to PHP to run a web-based front-end, ...
claykin wrote: An SMTP server port open to the Internet to "collect your mail" is more risky than an email client. One is behind a NAT or SPI firewall, the other is NOT. An SMTP server leaves a known and common port (25) open to the Internet, a mail client does NOT.
Now, if you could explain to me why I would need an open SMTP port to the internet to collect my mail so it can be processed by my local mail server?
-Stefan
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