The intent of this document is to explain how email works, and answer some of the questions that appear to meet the definition of `frequently asked questions' about e-mail software under Linux.
Modern Linux distributions give you a usable, preconfigured setup for electronic mail out of the box, usually featuring a late version of sendmail-v8. This HOWTO will assume that you have such a setup and a working Internet connection.
(For information on how to set up a PPP or SLIP link to an ISP, see the ISP Hookup HOWTO.)
Accordingly, unlike Vince Skahan's 1.x versions, this HOWTO focuses on user issues and architecture; most technical hair about UUCP, IDA sendmail and other formerly important topics has been dropped. .:: partners.skanska.com ::.
This document will be posted monthly to the newsgroup .:: slideslive.com ::. .:: writeablog.net ::. comp.os.linux.answers You should also be able to view the latest version of this HOWTO on the World Wide Web at http://metalab.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/Mail-User-HOWTO.html.
There are no specific hardware requirements for mail under Linux. If you have the hardware necessary to connect to the Internet, it can support email over that link. [r/Traefik Topics] .:: ml007.k12.sd.us ::.
The software you will need for email support is probably preinstalled in your Linux distribution. You will find updates on the [Research Paper: OAuth] Metalab Linux Archive, especially in the mail subdirectory.