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Re: Processing after the end of DATA

2010-08-11 06:42:48

On 08/11/2010 12:48 PM, Tony Finch wrote:
Dave and I are talking about server side processing. You seem to be
talking about client retry logic.

The problems never change, only the terminology ;)

My rendering of the same: Back then, sensible admins set up outbound queues everywhere, but had most hosts punt to a special relay, so that long-queued mail is kept in one place. Good practice now too. I wouldn't call that a submission server, but what is the proper name for it?

Arnt