On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:27:11 +0100, Nick <nick.kirby@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > http://www.MSExchange.org/ > > I've been thinking about that. I could then bung that on the router. Yes, a static IP would be nice, but it's not necessary. If you can afford it, then totally go for it. > Trouble is, my connection is very much home based, and I will be moving soon > for a year at least (so a sensible person would argue why on god's green > earth do I need an exchange server) which is a good point, but it's a bit > like a hill - because it's there. You are allowed to do things which might not seem sensible to outsiders. :) > When I move I fully intend to sort out these SMTP issues, as I am > considering going with demon.net who provide one anyway. In the meanwhile > some research shows that I could use a free version of GFI mail essentials > 10 to pop3 from my generic ISP (this account) email, and go SMTP later on. What SMTP issues are you having? Did my post make any sense? > I want to get my head around DNS, mainly because I tihnk I am making it more > complicated than it is, and understanding makes things easier. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/dns.htm http://www.dnswiz.com/dnsworks.htm http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=how+does+dns+work&meta= etc... ...D