Re: tmda-ofmipd: V2: Internal support for SSL via tlslite package

Stephen Warren <[email protected]> writes:

> The main advantages of the two modes are:
>
> SSL: This existed first, since it didn't require changes to SMTP client
> core protocol code.
>
> TLS: Is more standardized; protocols are moving away from SSL mode
> towards having a STARTTLS command. This allows both plain-text and SSL
> to use the same server port, with SSL being negotiated - saves resources
> (port #s on servers, simpler firewall rules, etc.).
>
> As a server, we need to support both modes, in order to support clients
> that only support one (not sure how common that is, but...)

Thanks, I'm now crystal clear.

I'm going to package tlslite for Fink and then test these new options.