Re: Exim alternatives?

Matt Sergeant wrote:
> I once wrote a very simple perl module which basically did outbound mail 
> queueing for very simple needs... But then I discovered my needs were a 
> bit more complex. LOL...
> 
> I second Ask's question - what's wrong with using exim?
> 
> David Favor wrote:
>> I'm looking for a simple alternative to exim, sendmail, postfix
>> for outgoing email.
>>
>> So when and email comes into qpsmtpd which forwards offsite,
>> an outgoing mail server to forward these email.
>>
>> If someone has a suggestion about other options, please let
>> me know.
>>
>> Thanks. 

My primary challenge with exim is it's difficult to understand
configuration system and the random nature of exim suffering
from bitrot.

My application is qpsmtpd + AUTH for incoming messages queued
into exim for delivery. And qpsmtpd + exim to forward any incoming
messages when required.

The problem is two fold.

1) I could never get a straight answer about the correct
    configuration from the exim folks.

2) The config I have works for weeks to months, then develops
    odd (bitrot) challenges which seem to relate to DNS MX server
    changes in domains, which exim never senses.

    For example, message is queued and can't reach an MX record,
    then continually tries the bad MX record, never attempting
    to look up a new record.

I'm switching back to TipJar::MTA to do some testing.

What I require is a simple system, preferably perl based, so it's
fairly easy to understand + configure... that simply works... all
the time... no fuss, no muss.

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