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computing:linux:root_mail [2014/06/02 17:50]
gcooper
computing:linux:root_mail [2020/07/24 10:14] (current)
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 See also: **[[networking:linux:ssmtp|SSMTP]]** See also: **[[networking:linux:ssmtp|SSMTP]]**
  
-:!: By default, administrative notices are dumped into the ''root'' mailbox, often never to be seen.+:!: By default on Linux servers, administrative notices are dumped into the ''root'' mailbox, often never to be seen.
  
 Here, we make sure administrative notices are e-mailed to a real administratior where they have a chance of being seen and acted upon. Here, we make sure administrative notices are e-mailed to a real administratior where they have a chance of being seen and acted upon.
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 Then run the ''newaliases'' command to activate the changes: Then run the ''newaliases'' command to activate the changes:
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 +:!: Exim MTA does not require this step.
  
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