[Mimedefang] OT: Blocking Port 25

Ben Kamen bkamen at benjammin.net
Mon Jan 29 15:53:50 EST 2007


David F. Skoll wrote:
> Kevin A. McGrail wrote:
> 
>> Err, How would my server deliver normal, legitimate email to your
>> servers addressed to you, etc.
> 
> I suspect Ben meant:  "What's the consensus on blocking outbound
> port 25 for home users? (DSL/Cable-Modem/Dialup)"

Yea, I meant to control port 25 egress from nets like Cable/DSL/Dialup users...

And Dave's right on both his items good and bad. :D

The ISP which my mail servers is on tests my server all the time for "open-ness".

It's fun to watch the tests fail. (or pass depending on how you look at it. ;) )

 -Ben



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