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Can someone please email me a sample sendmail.cf file that is being
used.  I'm trying to configure my email to automatically fetch my mail
from my ISP, but I don't understand what is required.  

Does sendmail handle this or must I contact my ISP and tell them to
automatically forward all mail to my domain.

A sample sendmail.cf would be helpful, and any other sources of
information on the subject or helpful hints, suggestions etc.

Thanks in advance.  

Ps.  If possible, please send all replies to my email address of

Cheers
Geoff

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// Remco van de Meent

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   One way to do this is to use a POP client to fetch your mail from
the server (I assume your ISP queues it up when you're not logged in)
and use sendmail to send mail out.

   There are several versions of POP, ask your ISP if they're using
a POP server and which one.

regards,

gpk
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: Can someone please email me a sample sendmail.cf file that is being
: used.  I'm trying to configure my email to automatically fetch my mail
: from my ISP, but I don't understand what is required.  
:
: Does sendmail handle this or must I contact my ISP and tell them to
: automatically forward all mail to my domain.

: A sample sendmail.cf would be helpful, and any other sources of
: information on the subject or helpful hints, suggestions etc.

As some other posters have said, pop will solve your problems.  However,
u could get the ISP (GIL) to forward mail to your box (it would be queued
when u r not online).  I've found the default redhat sendmail.cf does this
fine.
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        -Robert

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