Locke2053
January 6th, 2009, 05:13 PM
I'm using Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 8.10 as a fileserver (with software RAID and Samba). Setup was fine, EXCEPT that installing mdadm (for the RAID) also installed a "groupware" server called Citadel.
As a result, my server ended up with a slew of open ports and services (IMAP, POP3, etc.) when all I wanted was a working RAID. This is like using a nuke to cook bacon (mmm.... bacon!).
The vast majority of Ubuntu users don't want the overhead and security risk exposure that comes with running a "groupware" server. The default MTA should be changed to something extremely lightweight, and installing an MTA for packages like mdadm should be optional, not recommended.
Cut the bloat and security problems. K.I.S.S.!
As a result, my server ended up with a slew of open ports and services (IMAP, POP3, etc.) when all I wanted was a working RAID. This is like using a nuke to cook bacon (mmm.... bacon!).
The vast majority of Ubuntu users don't want the overhead and security risk exposure that comes with running a "groupware" server. The default MTA should be changed to something extremely lightweight, and installing an MTA for packages like mdadm should be optional, not recommended.
Cut the bloat and security problems. K.I.S.S.!